Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Short Bones
A
Found in wrists and ankles; typically small and round
2
Q
What are 2 examples of short bones?
A
- Carpals
- Tarsals
3
Q
Flat bones
A
Majority of the surface areas of these bones are flat or slightly curved
4
Q
What are 2 examples of flat bones?
A
- Skulls
- Ribs
5
Q
Irregular bones
A
Include bones with an unusual shape that is typically related to its function
6
Q
What are two examples of irregular bones?
A
- Vertebrae
- Pelvis
7
Q
Sesamoid bones
A
Small, round bones that are found in joints that are held in place by tendons
8
Q
Provide an example of a sesamoid bone
A
Patella
9
Q
Long bones
A
These bones have epiphysis, diaphysis, and medullary cavity that contains yellow bone marrow,
- covered by articular cartilage to allow joint movement w/out causing friction
10
Q
What are 6 examples of long bones
A
- femur
- humerus
- tibia
- fibula
- ulna
- radius
