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Biology Question 104 – NEET-UG 2026

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Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans ?

Recall the major bones of the human lower limb and their relative positions from the hip to the foot.

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Ninja Strategy•Proximal to Distal Order

Start with the most proximal bone (femur) and systematically move distally, checking the anatomical position of each subsequent bone to quickly identify the correct sequence.

Step 1: Recall the Anatomy of the Lower Limb✦ Active

The human lower limb consists of the thigh, leg, and foot. The major bones, in order from proximal (closer to the body's center) to distal (further away), are the femur (thigh bone), patella (kneecap), tibia and fibula (leg bones), and then the bones of the foot (tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges).

Step 2: Determine the Correct Proximal-to-Distal Sequence○ Expand

Starting from the hip, the sequence is: Femur (thigh bone) → Patella (kneecap, at the knee joint) → Tibia (shin bone, part of the lower leg) → Tarsals (ankle bones).

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

The patella is a sesamoid bone embedded in the quadriceps tendon, located anterior to the knee joint, articulating with the femur and tibia.

Step 3: Evaluate the Given Options○ Expand

Comparing this correct sequence with the given options: (1) Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal: Incorrect, patella is misplaced. (2) Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal: Incorrect, patella is not the most proximal bone. (3) Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal: Correct, matches the anatomical order. (4) Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia: Incorrect, tarsals are too distal and patella/tibia are out of order.

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