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Question

Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans?

Options

A.Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
B.Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia
C.Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal
D.Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal

Solution

Sol. [Key Concept: Correct sequence of bones]

Each hindlimb consists of 30 bones.

- The bones of the lower limb is femur (thigh bone), A cup shaped bone called patella cover the knee ventrally (knee cap), tibia and fibula, tarsals (ankle bones), metatarsals and phalanges.

- So, the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans will be Femur - patella - tibia -tarsal.

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