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Longest bone of human skeleton `:-`

A

Femur

B

Humerus

C

Tibia

D

Radius

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the longest bone in the human skeleton. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Femur - B) Humerus - C) Tibia - D) Radius 3. **Recall Bone Names and Functions**: - **Femur**: Known as the thigh bone, it is located in the upper leg. - **Humerus**: This is the bone of the upper arm. - **Tibia**: This is one of the bones in the lower leg, also known as the shin bone. - **Radius**: This is one of the two bones in the forearm, located on the same side as the thumb. 4. **Determine the Length of Each Bone**: - The femur is the longest bone in the human body, measuring approximately 19.9 inches (about 50.5 cm) in length. - The other bones (humerus, tibia, radius) are shorter in comparison. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the information, the longest bone in the human skeleton is the femur. 6. **Final Answer**: The correct answer is option A) Femur. ---
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  • The longest and strongest bone of human body:

    A
    Humerus
    B
    Radius - ulna
    C
    Femur
    D
    Tibia
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