Classification of Bones Quiz

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What are the five classifications used to classify bones?

Circular
Irregular (correct)
Short (correct)
Sesamoid (correct)
Flat (correct)
Long (correct)

What are long bones?

Longer than they are wide & have a thick compact bone exterior.

What are short bones?

Almost equal in length and width and contain a thick interior of spongy bone covered by a thin veneer of compact bone.

What are flat bones?

Relatively flat, but may be curved, and contain a thin, spongy bone interior covered by a thin veneer of compact bone. Signup and view all the answers

What are irregular bones?

Self-explanatory and do not easily fit into any of the other categories. Signup and view all the answers

What are sesamoid bones?

Small bones that develop in tendons for protection against wear and tear. Signup and view all the answers

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Long bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, with a thick compact bone exterior.

Short bones

Bones that are almost equal in length and width, with a thick spongy interior and thin compact exterior.

Flat bones

Relatively flat bones that may be curved, with a thin spongy interior and thin compact outer layer.

Irregular bones

Bones that do not fit easily into other categories, having unique shapes.

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Sesamoid bones

Small bones that develop in tendons, providing protection against wear and tear.

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Bone classifications

Five main types: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid.

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Study Notes

Classification of Bones

Five main classifications: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid.

Long Bones

Characteristics: longer than wide, thick compact bone exterior.
Examples include femur and humerus.

Short Bones

Description: nearly equal in length and width.
Composition: thick spongy bone interior, thin layer of compact bone on the surface.

Flat Bones

Shape: relatively flat or slightly curved.
Structure: thin spongy bone interior, covered by a layer of compact bone.

Irregular Bones

Definition: unique shapes that do not fit into other classifications.
Examples: vertebrae and facial bones.

Sesamoid Bones

Nature: small bones that develop within tendons.
Function: provide protection against wear and tear during movement.

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Test your knowledge on the five main classifications of bones: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid. This quiz covers characteristics, examples, and structures of each type, providing a comprehensive overview of bone classification in human anatomy.