Question

A cricket player is chasing a ball in the field. Which, of the following groups of bones, is directly contributing in this movement?

• A. Femur, Malleus, Tibia, Metatarsals
• B. Pelvis, ulna, patella, tarsals
• C. Sternum, Femur, tibia, fibula
• D. Tarsals, femur, metatarsals, Tibia

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Tarsals, femur, metatarsals, Tibia

Tarsals, Femur, metatarsals and tibia are bones of the legs which are involved in running during chasing the ball by a cricket player. Fibula is the bone found in the calf near tibia. Patella is the knee cap. Malleus is an ear ossicle. Ulna is the long bone found in the forearm. Pelvis is the region of the human body between the abdomen and thighs. Sternum is the breast bone.