SOLUTION: The ratio of a human's femur (thigh bone) length to the person's height is approximately 1/4 . If Thomas is 5.8 feet tall , about how long would you expect his femur to be ?
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Question 1158807: The ratio of a human's femur (thigh bone) length to the person's height is approximately 1/4 . If Thomas is 5.8 feet tall , about how long would you expect his femur to be ?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
~ 1/4 of that.
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