Leg bone in the human body is –
- AHollow
- BPorous
- CSolid
- DA rivet
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Correct answer: (a) Hollow
Explanation
The long bones of the leg, such as the femur, are hollow tubes: a strong shell of compact bone around a central marrow cavity.
A hollow tube is nearly as strong as a solid rod of the same width but much lighter.
Some keys give (c) Solid. The shaft of a long leg bone is a hollow tube of compact bone filled with marrow.