Question
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans ?
NEET
Zoology
Locomotion and Movement
2026
NEET 2026 (Re-NEET)
NEET Zoology Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia
- B. Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal
- C. Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal
- D. Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
Answer
D. Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
Step-by-step solution
The bones of the lower limb from proximal to distal (top to bottom) are arranged as follows: Femur (thigh bone) Patella (knee cap) Tibia and Fibula (lower leg bones) Tarsals (ankle bones) Metatarsals Phalanges. Thus, the correct sequence is Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal. Answer: Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
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