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PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Femur
Explanation
The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.
Key Points
- > Femur is longest bone
- > Thigh bone
- > Carries body weight
Additional Information
- It extends from the pelvis to the knee.
- A person's height is typically about a quarter of the femur's length.
- There are 206 bones in the adult human body.
| Bone | Feature |
|---|---|
| Femur | Longest |
| Stapes | Smallest |