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The Top Ten: Longest Bones in the Human Body

Updated February 28, 2017 | Infoplease Staff
The Top Ten December 10 - 17

Longest Bones in the Human Body

RankBoneAvg. 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

See Also:
Encyclopedia: bone
Encyclopedia: skeleton



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