Different types of bones

Question 1

How many different types of bones do we get and what are they called?

Answer 1

5 types-Long
-Short
-Flat
-Irregular
-Sesamoid

Question 2

What is the long bone made up of?

Answer 2

Compacted bone

Question 3

What’s is a long bones function?

Answer 3

Support great amounts of weight and withstand pressure

Question 4

What is short bones functions?

Answer 4

Provide support as well as stability with very little movement

Question 5

Where can you find short bones?

Answer 5

In the wrist and ankles

Question 6

Description of flat bones?

Answer 6

Strong, plate-like bones

Question 7

Functions of flat bones?

Answer 7

Protect vital organs as well as serving an area for muscle attachment

Question 8

What is an irregular bone?

Answer 8

Type of bone that falls into non of the previous types because they have a non-uniform shape

Question 9

What is a sesamoids function?

Answer 9

Protection, reduction of friction across joints

Question 10

Where can you find sesamoid bones?

Answer 10

Hands, feet and knees