Types of bone Flashcards
what are the types of bone
- long
- short
- flat
- irregular
- sesamoid
what do long bones do
- leverage for movement
- range of movement and power
what are examples of long bones
- humerus
- femur
- tibia
what are sporting examples of long bones
javelin extending arm, front crawl swimming
what do short bones do
- weight bearing and support
- fine movements
what are examples of short bones
- tarsals
- metatarsals
- phalanges
what are sporting examples of short bones
darts requires persuasion, handstand provides support
what do flat bones do
- protect vital organs
- provide large surface for muscle attachments
what are examples of flat bones
- sternum
- ribs
- pelvis
what are sporting examples of flat bones
heading a football, tackled at pelvis in rugby
what do irregular bones do
- act as shock absorbers
- provide protection, support, movement
what are examples of irregular bones
vertebrae
what are sporting examples of irregular bones
long jump when landing in the pit
what do sesamoid bones do
- provide smooth surface for tendon to slide over
- reduce friction between joint
what are examples of a sesamoid bone
patella
