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The longest bone in human body is _________.


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Femur:

  1. The femur is considered the longest and heaviest bone of the body.
  2. The upper end of the femur consists of a rounded head, a neck and a greater trochanter.
  3. The Head of the femur articulates into a hollow cavity, the acetabulum of the pelvic girdle.

Final answer:
The longest bone in the human body is the femur.


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