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Nutrient foramen is present in...

Nutrient foramen is present in

A

Humerus

B

Femur

C

Tibia - fibula

D

All of the above

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Nutrient Foramen**: The nutrient foramen is a small opening in the bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to enter and nourish the bone tissue. 2. **Identifying the Bones**: The question asks about the presence of nutrient foramen in specific bones: humerus, femur, tibia, and fibula. 3. **Analyzing Each Bone**: - **Humerus**: The nutrient foramen is present in the humerus, directed away from the growing end. - **Femur**: The femur also has a nutrient foramen, which is directed away from its growing end. - **Tibia**: The tibia has a nutrient foramen located at its upper end, away from the growing end. - **Fibula**: The fibula, like the other bones mentioned, also contains a nutrient foramen. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the nutrient foramen is present in all the bones listed (humerus, femur, tibia, and fibula), the correct answer is "all of the above." ### Final Answer: The nutrient foramen is present in all of the above: humerus, femur, tibia, and fibula. ---
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