Types Of Bones

Question 1

Describe long bones..

Answer 1

• greater length than width
• curved for strength and to help absorb stress

Eg: femur, tibia

Question 2

Describe short bones..

Answer 2

• somewhat cube shaped
• nearly equal in length and width

Eg: carpals (wrist)

Question 3

Describe flat bones..

Answer 3

• generally quite thin
• protect internal organs
• provide areas for muscle attachment

Eg: pelvis, sternum

Question 4

Describe irregular bones..

Answer 4

• complex shapes

Eg: bones of the spinal column, some facial bones

Question 5

Describe sesamoid bones..

Answer 5

• bones embedded in a tendon

Eg: patella

Question 6

What are the five main types of bones?

Answer 6

• long bones
• short bones
• flat bones
• irregular bones
• sesamoid bones