Bones of Limbs Structure — NEET Biology
🔥 Predicted for NEET 2027📖 NCERT Source
Femur (thigh bone – the longest bone), tibia and fibula, tarsals (ankle bones – 7 in number), metatarsals (5 in number) and phalanges (digits – 14 in number) are the bones of the legs (hind limb). A cup shaped bone called patella cover the knee ventrally (knee cap).
Why This May Be Tested in NEET 2027
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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The cup-shaped bone covering the knee ventrally is:
📖 Solution & NCERT Explanation
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Correct answer: A — Patella
Patella is the knee cap that covers the knee ventrally.
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What does NCERT say about Femur thigh bone longest?
Femur (thigh bone – the longest bone), tibia and fibula, tarsals (ankle bones – 7 in number), metatarsals (5 in number) and phalanges (digits – 14 in number) are the bones of the legs (hind limb). A cup shaped bone called patella cover the knee ventrally (knee cap).
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Which chapter is this from?
Locomotion and Movement, Class 11 NCERT Biology.
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