10 Questions
Which type of bone is present in the upper and lower limbs?
Long bones
What is the structure of short bones?
Spongy bone covered with compact bone
Which type of bone has many processes?
Irregular bones
What is the structure of flat bones?
Two thin plates of compact bone with middle layer of spongy bone
Which type of bone is present in the skull bones surrounding the nose?
Pneumatic bones
Which bone is an example of a sesamoid bone?
Patella
Which bones are classified as irregular bones?
Vertebrae
Which bones have a structure of two thin plates of compact bone with a middle layer of spongy bone?
Sternum and ribs
Which bones are present in the upper and lower limbs?
Long bones
Which bones are present in the skull bones surrounding the nose?
Pneumatic bones
Study Notes
Bone Classification
- Long bones are present in the upper and lower limbs.
Short Bones
- Structure: cube-like shape with spongy bone interior and compact bone exterior.
Irregular Bones
- Have many processes.
- Examples: vertebrae and bones of the pelvis.
Flat Bones
- Structure: thin layers of compact bone with a middle layer of spongy bone.
- Examples: ribs, sternum, and scapulae.
Sesamoid Bones
- Example: patella (kneecap).
Bone Structure
- Flat bones have a structure of two thin plates of compact bone with a middle layer of spongy bone.
Nasal Bones
- Bones surrounding the nose are classified as irregular bones.
Test your knowledge of bone classification and anatomy with this MCQ final revision quiz by Professor Sherif Mohamed Zaki. Explore the different types of bones found in the upper and lower limbs, including long, short, flat, irregular, pneumatic, and sesamoid bones. Challenge yourself to identify the structure and examples of each bone type. Perfect for anatomy and embryology students.
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