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Question
Which type of bone is the femur classified as?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The femur is classified as a long bone. Long bones are characterized by a shaft (diaphysis) and two ends (epiphyses) and are longer than they are wide. The femur is the longest bone in the body.
Hint
This bone is longer than it is wide and has a distinct shaft and ends.