Bones Classification Description

Question 1

Long

Answer 1

• longer than they are wide
• contain mostly compact bone in the shaft (diaphysis)
• contain cancellous bone at each end

Question 2

Short

Answer 2

• as long as they are wide. Usually consist of mainly cancellous bone.
• the above makes them strong and lightweight

Question 3

Flat

Answer 3

• thin cancellous bone sandwiched between 2 layers of compact bone.
• they provide larger areas for muscle attachment.

Question 4

Irregular

Answer 4

• their many different shapes prevent them from being classified in any other group.

Question 5

Sessmoid

Answer 5

• Seed like

- located within tendons at site of tension or friction to protect joint and aid leverage