All of the following are long bones – EXCEPT:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
Sol. The scapula is not a long bone; it is a flat bone. Long bones are typically longer than they are wide and are found in the limbs.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Femur – Correct as a long bone. It is the longest and strongest bone in the body, located in the thigh.
· (b) Humerus – Correct as a long bone. It is the bone of the upper arm.
· (c) Tibia – Correct as a long bone. It is one of the two bones in the lower leg.
· (d) Scapula – Correct answer. The scapula is a flat bone, not a long bone. It forms the shoulder blade.