Biology PYQ 242 of 399 · Skeletal & Muscular System

Leg bone in the human body is –

  1. AHollow
  2. BPorous
  3. CSolid
  4. DA rivet

39th BPSC Prelims 1994Disputed key

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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.

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