Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Long Bone
A
Longer than wide; levers;
weightbearing
2
Q
Short Bone
A
Width and length similar; stability & support; little movement
3
Q
Sesamoid
A
Embedded in a tendon for additional leverage; Patella an example
4
Q
Name an example of sesamoid
A
Patella (in the knee)
5
Q
Flat Bone
A
Protect vital organs; muscle attachment
6
Q
Accessory bones:
A
Extra small bones: skull, feet
7
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