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what is the longest bone we have?
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Dr. Meenakshi Bhuvaneswar answered
56 years experience Pediatrics
Thigh bone : The femur or the thigh bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body and has an average length of 19.9 inches
Answered on Sep 11, 2020
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