Questions and Answers
What are long bones?
What are irregular bones?
Bones with complicated shapes that fit none of the preceding classes.
Match the following types of bones with their descriptions:
Long bones = Considerably longer than they are wide Irregular bones = Have complicated shapes Flat bones = Thin, flattened, and usually a bit curved Short bones = Roughly cube shaped Sesamoid bones = Shaped like a sesame seed
Give examples of flat bones.
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The patella is an example of a ______ bone.
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What are short bones?
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Study Notes
Long Bones
- Characterized by being considerably longer than wide.
- Consist of a shaft and two ends.
- Found in all extremities, except patella, wrist, and ankle bones.
- Examples include: humerus, phalanges, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, and fibula.
Irregular Bones
- Have complex shapes that do not conform to other bone categories.
- Include vertebrae, hip bones, and facial bones.
Flat Bones
- Typically thin, flattened, and slightly curved.
- Serve protective functions and include examples such as sternum, scapulae, ribs, clavicle, and skull bones.
Short Bones
- Approximately cube-shaped in appearance.
- Primarily located in the wrist and ankle regions.
Sesamoid Bones
- Shaped like a sesame seed.
- A unique type of short bone that develops within a tendon.
- The most well-known example is the patella (kneecap).
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Description
This quiz covers the various types of bones in the human body, including long, irregular, flat, short, and sesamoid bones. You'll learn key characteristics and examples of each category, enhancing your understanding of human anatomy.
