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October 8 - 15 |
Longest Bones in the Human Body
| Rank | Bone | Avg. Inches |
| 1. |
Femur (thighbone) |
19.9 |
| 2. |
Tibia (shinbone) |
16.9 |
| 3. |
Fibula (lower leg) |
15.9 |
| 4. |
Humerus (upper arm) |
14.4 |
| 5. |
Ulna (inner lower arm) |
11.1 |
| 6. |
Radius (outer lower arm) |
10.4 |
| 7. |
7th rib |
9.5 |
| 8. |
8th rib |
9.1 |
| 9. |
Innominate bone (hipbone) |
7.3 |
| 10. |
Sternum (breastbone) |
6.7 |
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Infoplease Daily Almanac
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