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Unit Test

Question 3 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of the following are considered long bones?

Answer
A
the carpals in the wrists
B
the femurs in the thighs
C
the tarsals in the feet

Explanation

Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide and have a shaft with expanded ends. The femurs in the thighs fit this description and are the body's longest bones. Carpals in the wrists and tarsals in the feet are classified as short bones.

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