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WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Femur
Explanation
The femur, also known as the thigh bone, is the longest, largest, and strongest bone in the human body. It extends from the hip joint down to the knee joint. Because it forms the core of the thigh, it is incredibly dense and strong, capable of supporting the entire weight of the human body. Conversely, the smallest bone in the human body is the 'stapes', located in the middle ear.
Key Points
- > The femur bone accounts for roughly one-quarter (25%) of a person's overall height.
- > The stapes, located in the middle ear, is the smallest and lightest bone in the human skeleton.
- > The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, running from the shoulder to the elbow.
- > The tibia and fibula are the two bones found in the lower leg (below the knee).
- > An adult human has 206 bones, whereas an infant is born with around 300 bones that eventually fuse.
Additional Information
Largest & Longest Parts of the Human Body
| Description | Name of Part/Organ | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Longest Bone | Femur | Thigh |
| Smallest Bone | Stapes | Middle Ear |
| Largest Gland | Liver | Right side of abdomen |
| Largest Organ | Skin | Covering the entire body |
| Longest Muscle | Sartorius | Down the front of the thigh |
Memory Tips
- Femur is for the Foundation of the leg (Thigh), making it the strongest and longest.