Question

A cricket player is fast chasing a ball in the field. Which one of the following groups of bones are 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, metatarsal and tibia are directly contributing the movement when a cricket player is chasing a ball in the field. These are the bones of lower limb responsible for walking or running.