Bones

Question 1

LONG BONES

Answer 1

Longer than they are wide
Consist of shaft, which is main part

Example:
Femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, radius

Question 2

FLAT BONES

Answer 2

Have a thin shape, extensive surface for muscle attachment

Example:
Cranial bones, sternum, ribs, scapulae

Question 3

SHORT BONES

Answer 3

Approximately cube shaped, length is similar to width/depth/diameter

Example:
Carpal and Tarsal bones

Question 4

SESAMOID BONES

Answer 4

Develop in some tendons in locations where considerable friction, tension and physical stress

Only 1 type present in ALL humans = patella (kneecap)