Top 10 Longest Bones in the Human Body
Source: https://www.infoplease.com/math-science/biology/human-body/the-top-ten-longest-bones-in-the-human-body, Created on 3/21/2021
The Top Ten
1 The Femur
The femur bone located in the thigh area, measures 19.9 inches
2 The Tibia
The tibia located on the shin, measures 16.9 inches
3 The Fibula
The fibula is located next to the tibia and measures 15.9
4 The Humerus
The Humerus is the shoulder bone and measures 14.4
5 The Ulna
Ulna, one of the arm bones that gives it stability, measures 11.1
6 The Radius
The Radius located in the arms together with the Ulna are those that give mobility to the arms, they measure 10.4
7 7th Rib
The seventh rib, measures 9.5 inches
8 8th Rib
The eighth rib, measures 9.1
9 Innominate Bone
Located in the pelvis, measures 7.3
10 The Sternum
The Sternum is located in the middle of the chest, helps protect body organs such as the heart and lungs, measures 6.7 inches