GCE Biology 1989 Question 15

Question 15

Support and Movement

Study the diagram of a bone (parts labelled I to III).
The bone that articulates with the part labelled III is the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.humerus
  2. B.femur
  3. C.tibia
  4. D.sacrum
  5. E.fibula
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Answer: B (femur)

Explanation

Part III is the acetabulum, the socket into which the head of the femur fits.