Skeletal system - Bone types Flashcards
What the function of the long bone?
Acts as levers; aid, locomotion and support
What the structure of the long bone?
long in shape
Where are the long bones located?
Femur, radius
What is the function of the short bone?
Absorbs impact
What is the structure of the short bone?
short in length
Where is the short bones located?
Carpus
Where are the Flat bones located?
Ribs and cranium
Where is the function of the flat bones?
Protects organs; muscles attach to them
What’s the structure of flat bones?
Strong flat plates of bone
What’s the structure of Sesamoid bones?
Usually short irregular bones, embedded into tendon
What’s the function of Sesamoid bones?
Reduced friction
Where are the sesamoid bones located?
Tibia
What is the structure of irregular bones?
Odd-shaped bones
What is the function of irregular bones?
Protection, support, anchor points
Where are irregular bones located?
Vertebrae
