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Largest Bones in the Human Body
This list features the largest bones in the human body.
RANK | BONE | LENGTH |
1 | Femur (thighbone) | 19.9” (50.5 cm) |
2 | Tibia (shinbone) | 16.9” (42.9 cm) |
3 | Fibula (lower leg) | 15.9” (40.4 cm) |
4 | Humerus (upper arm) | 14.4” (36.6 cm) |
5 | Ulna (inner lower arm) | 11.1” (28.2 cm) |
6 | Radius (outer lower arm) | 10.4” (26.4 cm) |
7 | 7th rib | 9.5” (24.1 cm) |
8 | 8th rib | 9.1” (23.1 cm) |
9 | Innominate bone (hipbone) | 7.3” (18.5 cm) |
10 | Sternum (breastbone) | 6.7” (17.0 cm) |
References
Infoplease. (2023). The top ten longest bones in the human body. Available at: https://www.infoplease.com/math-science/biology/human-body/the-top-ten-longest-bones-in-the-human-body (Accessed 1 December 2025).
Adda247. (2023). Largest bone in human body. Available at: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/largest-bone-in-human-body/ (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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