Test 3

Question 1

Long Bones

Answer 1

• Greater length than width
• Slightly curved for strength
• Consists mostly of compact bone tissue and spongy bone tissue

Question 2

Short Bones

Answer 2

• Somewhat cube shaped
• Nearly equal in length, width, and depth
• Consists of spongy bone except at surface, thin layer of compact bone

Question 3

Flat Bones

Answer 3

• Generally thin, composed of two nearly parallel plate of compact bone enclosing a layer of spongy bone
• Afford considerable protection and provide extensive areas for muscle attachment

Question 4

Irregular bones

Answer 4

• Complex shapes
• Vary in amount of spongy and compact bones they contain

Question 5

Sesamoid Bones

Answer 5

• Develop in certain tendons
• Protects tendons from excessive wear and tear
• Alter direction of pull of tendon

Question 6

Sutural bones

Answer 6

Small bones located within sutures