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A long bone is described as being longer than it is wide, The femur and the tibia are the load carriers and the best known long bones. They are responsible for providing structure, strength and mobility.

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i think it is the thigh bone... just gonna add on to your answer your right though the longest bone is the femur.

If you are looking for what the long bones are they are the Bones of the thigh, the bones of the forearms, bones of the fingers and bones of the legs.

Your Ribcage bones are NOT long bones.

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Carpals, Phalanges,Tarsals

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your ear bone i forgot what it's called.

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duno mate

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The irregular bones are the inner ear and the verterbrate and the back of the ankle i hope this help


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