5 types of Bones Flashcards
1
Q
long bones
A
longer than wide, eg: arms
2
Q
short
A
cubical same in width and length, eg: carpals
3
Q
sesamoid
A
small bones developed in tendons and bones, EG: patella
4
Q
flat
A
Protect organs, flat areas for muscle attachment, EG: ribs
5
Q
irregular
A
no regular shape, eg: vertebrae