Long, Short & Flat Bones Flashcards
1
Q
long bones are
A
longer than they are wide; length>diameter
2
Q
short bones are
A
small and cube shaped; length is similar to width/depth diameter
3
Q
flat bones are
A
curved surfaces and vary in thickness
4
Q
irregular bones are
A
“specialized” functions to fulfill support for body and protection
5
Q
long bones help
A
help movement
6
Q
short bones connect
A
articulate with more than one other bone
7
Q
flat bones provide
A
provides protection and muscle attachment
8
Q
long bones consist of
9
A
humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpal, phalanges, femur, fibula, tibia, metatarsal, also clavicle
9
Q
short bones consist of
2
A
tarsals and carpals
10
Q
flat bones consist of
5
A
cranial bones, sternum, scapulae, ribs, hip
11
Q
irregular bones consist of
2
A
vertebrae, sacrum
