What are long bones?
Bones which are longer than they are wide. Largely involved in movement.
What is an example of a long bone?
Femur
What is a short bone?
As wide as they are long and have a primary function of providing support and stability with little movement.
What is an example of a short bone?
Carpals
What is an irregular bone?
Bones which do not fall into any other category due to their non-uniform shape.
What is an example of an irregular bone?
Pelvis
What is a flat bone?
Strong, flat plates of bone with the main function of providing protection to the bodies’ vital organs.
What is an example of a flat bone?
Cranium