The Top Ten: Longest Bones in the Human Body

Updated February 3, 2023 | Infoplease Staff Information
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Longest Bones in the Human Body


Rank Bone Avg. 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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