5 types of Bones Flashcards

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long bones

A

longer than wide, eg: arms

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short

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cubical same in width and length, eg: carpals

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3
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sesamoid

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small bones developed in tendons and bones, EG: patella

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4
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flat

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Protect organs, flat areas for muscle attachment, EG: ribs

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5
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irregular

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no regular shape, eg: vertebrae

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