Bones

Question 1

What are the Type of Bones?

Answer 1

Long Bones
Short Bones
Flat Bones
Irregular Bones

Question 2

What are Long Bones?

Answer 2

They are long and affect our overall height and allow gross movements (act as a lever)
e.g. femur and humerus

Question 3

What are Short Bones?

Answer 3

Small and compact, often equal in length and width. They produce finer controlled movements. These types of bones are designed for strength and weight bearing.
e.g. in hands and feet

Question 4

What are Flat Bones?

Answer 4

These are flat and often found forming a protective surface.
e.g. the cranium and pelvis

Question 5

What are Irregular Bones?

Answer 5

These are irregular in shape and have a specific function
e.g. the bones in the vertebrae.

Question 6

What are the 14 Bones?

Answer 6

Cranium
Vertebrae
Scapula
Ribs
Sternum
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Pelvis
Femur
Patella
Tibia
Fibula
Talus