Skeletal Structure And Function

Question 1

What’s all 5 types of bones

Answer 1

-long
-short
-flat
-irregular
-sesamoid

Question 2

What’s the shape of the bones

Answer 2

Long-cylindrical
Short-cube like
Flat-flat
Irregular-uncharacterised
Sesamoid-small and round

Question 3

Functions

Answer 3

Long-rigid bars that move when muscles contract
Short-provide stability and support
Flat-point of attachment for muscles
Irregular-support spinal cord and protects organs
Sesamoid-protect tendons

Question 4

Examples

Answer 4

Long-phalange and ulna
Short -carpals and tarsals
Flat-skull and pelvis
Irregular- spine
Sesamoid - patellae