Question

Given below is a diagram of the bones of the left human hindlimb as seen from front.It has certain mistakes in labelling. Two of the wrongly labelled bones are

• A. Tibia and tarsals
• B. Femur and fibula
• C. Fibula and phalanges
• D. Tarsals and femur

Answer 1

The correct option is C Fibula and phalanges

• There are 32 bones found in the lower limb:

1. hip bone (1)
2. femur (1)
3. patella (1)
4. tibia (1)
5. fibula (1)
6. tarsals (8)
7. metatarsals (5)
8. proximal phalanges (5).

Hence, Two of the wrongly labelled bones are Fibula and phalanges.

So, the correct answer is 'Fibula and phalanges'.