Bones & Landmarks

Question 1

What are some examples of long bones?

Answer 1

Long bones are longer then they are wide, have a shaft and have 2 heads.

Femur, clavicle, phalanges, tibia, fibula, humerus, radius etc. These are mostly found in the appendicular skeleton

Question 2

What are some examples of short bones?

Answer 2

Short bones are also known as cuboidal bones and are the same in width and length

Tarsals and Carpals

Question 3

What are some examples of sesamoid bones?

Answer 3

Sesamoid bones are small, flat and often resemble sesame seeds.

The pisiform and the patella

Question 4

What are some examples of flat bones?

Answer 4

Flat bones are often quite thin and broad. They often protect organs or are found in places that require broad muscle attachment.

Sternum, ribs and scapulae

Question 5

What are some examples of irregular bones?

Answer 5

Irregular bones often have ridges, bumps or curves.

Face bones, vertebrae and hip bones

Question 6

Label a diagram of the scapula

Answer 6

Actually do it Zoe