Asked in UHS MDCAT 2016 2016Moderate

The longest bone in the human skeleton is:

Correct answer: D. Femur

  • A. Ulna
  • B. Fibula
  • C. Tibia
  • D. Femur

Explanation

The femur is the strongest and largest bone in the human body, whereas the humerus is the second-largest bone.

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