Types of Bones in Human Anatomy

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What type of bone is described as long and slender with a shaft and heads at both ends?

Flat bones
Short bones
Irregular bones
Long bones (correct)

What is a defining characteristic of short bones?

Generally cube-shaped

Which type of bones are small, flat, and formed within tendons?

Irregular bones
Sutural bones
Sesamoid bones (correct)
Flat bones

What are sutural bones?

<p>Small, flat, irregular shaped bones between the flat bones of the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of bones with their descriptions:

<p>Flat bones = Thin, flattened, usually curved, provide protection Irregular bones = Bones that don't fit into other categories Sesamoid bones = Form within tendons, small and flat Short bones = Generally cube-shaped, mostly spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Long Bones

Long and slender in shape, characterized by a shaft and heads at both ends.
Primarily found in limbs, excluding wrist and ankle bones.

Short Bones

Cube-shaped, primarily composed of spongy bone tissue.
Commonly located in the wrist and ankle regions.

Sesamoid Bones

Small, flat bones that typically form within tendons.
Shaped like sesame seeds, with the patella (kneecap) being a prominent example.

Sutural Bones

Irregular, small, and flat bones located between the flat bones of the skull.
Features jigsaw puzzle-like borders and can vary in size from a grain of sand to a quarter.

Flat Bones

Thin and flattened, often curved, playing a protective role for soft tissues.
Provide a large surface area for muscle attachment; examples include the skull, ribs, scapula, and sternum.