Bone classifications Flashcards
1
Q
Where are long bones found
A
arms and legs
2
Q
examples of long bones
A
femur and humerus
3
Q
what are long bones used for
A
movement and mineral storage
4
Q
where are short bones found
A
hands and feet
5
Q
examples of short bones
A
carpals and tarsals
6
Q
what are short bones used for
A
shape and small movements
7
Q
where are flat bones found
A
by vital organs
8
Q
examples of flat bones
A
sternum and cranium
9
Q
what are flat bones used for
A
protection
10
Q
an example of irregular bones
A
vertebrae
11
Q
what are irregular bones used for
A
small movements and protection
12
Q
tendons…
A
connect muscle to bone
13
Q
ligaments…
A
connect bone to bone
14
Q
where are carpals found
A
in hand
15
Q
where are tarsals found
A
in foot
