Bones Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Types of bones
A
Long
Short
Flat
Sesamoid
Irregular
2
Q
Flat bones
A
Skulls, thoracic and pelvis
Protect internal organs and large areas of attachment for movement
Has area for red bone marrow
Sandwich
3
Q
Long bones
A
Lower and upper extremities and clavicle
Provide length, support our body weight, points of attachment and produce yellow and red bone marrow
4
Q
Short bones
A
Carpals and tarsals
Stability and support
5
Q
Irregular bones
A
Spine and facial bones
Strange shaped bones that don’t fit any of the other categories
Protect organs, stability and support, movement
6
Q
Sesamoid
A
Development in tendons
Protect tendons from stress and wear
