NEET Biology question

A cricket player is fast chasing a ball in the field. Which one of the following groups of bones are directly contributing in this movement?

(A)Femur, malleus, tibia, metatarsals
(B)Pelvis, ulna, patella, tarsals
(C)Sternum, femur, tibia, fibula
(D)Tarsals, femur, metatarsals, tibiaCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Running involves the hindlimb bones, so the femur, tibia, tarsals and metatarsals are the bones directly involved in propelling and supporting the body while chasing the ball,

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-116908