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[#451] Study of bone is called
Correct Answer

(B) Oesterology

Explanation

Solution: A subdiscipline of anatomy, anthropology, and paleontology, osteology is a detailed study of the structure of bones, skeletal elements, teeth, microbone morphology, function, disease, pathology, the process of ossification (from cartilaginous molds), and the resistance and hardness of bones (biophysics).

[#452] Tissue that connects muscle to bone
Correct Answer

(A) Tendons

Explanation

Solution: A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball.

[#453] The bone humerus is found in
Correct Answer

(B) Upper arm

Explanation

Solution: The humerus is a long bone of the upper limb, which extends from the shoulder to the elbow.

[#454] The bone tibia is found in
Correct Answer

(B) Leg

Explanation

Solution: The tibia (shin bone) is a long bone of the leg, found medial to the fibula. It is also the the weight bearing bone of the leg, which is why it is the second largest bone in the body after the femur.

[#455] Longest bone found in which part of human body?
Correct Answer

(B) Thigh

Explanation

Solution: The femur is one of the most researched bones in the human anatomy and forensic medicine. As the longest bone in the human body, it is well preserved in skeletal remains.