Question

The femur bone is present in ______________

• A. Lower back
• B. Upper arm
• C. Hind limb
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Hind limb

The correct option is (C):

1. There are 30 bones are present in the hind limb of humans.
2. Femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsus, and meta-tarsus are examples of hindlimbs.
3. Femur is the longest and strongest bone present in the human body.
4. The top part of the femur forms ball and socket joint with the hips.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option (A):

1. Sacrum and five lumbar vertebrae are present in the lower back.
2. Spines connect with hip bones via sacrum.

Option (B):

1. In the upper arm, bone named humerus is present.
2. Humerus is connected with the shoulder blade via ball and socket joint.

Final answer: The femur bone is present in hind limb.