Which bone would likely take the longest to heal?
A) finger bone of a young individual
B) thigh bone of a young individual
C) thigh bone of an elderly individual
D) finger bone of an elderly individual

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The thigh bone (femur) is one of the largest and strongest bones in the body, and therefore fractures of the femur often take longer to heal than fractures in smaller bones like fingers. Additionally, elderly individuals generally have slower healing times due to age-related factors like decreased bone density and blood flow.

Which Bone Would Likely Take the Longest to Heal