Consider statements about human anatomy: 1. The femur is the longest bone in the body. 2. The stapes is the smallest bone in the body. 3. The hyoid bone is attached to another bone by a joint. Which are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider statements about human anatomy: 1. The femur is the longest bone in the body. 2. The stapes is the smallest bone in the body. 3. The hyoid bone is attached to another bone by a joint. Which are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human skeleton. The stapes (stirrup) is a small bone in the middle ear and is the smallest bone in the human body. The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue; it is unique because it is not articulated (jointed) with any other bone, but is suspended by muscles and ligaments. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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