Types of bone Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 types of bones?
A
Irregular, Flat, Long, Short, Sesamoid
2
Q
What is the purpose of Flat bones?
A
Protect vital organs
3
Q
3 examples of a Flat bone
A
Cranium, Rib cage, Sternum
4
Q
What is the purpose of a long bone?
A
Support the weight of the body and facilitate movement
5
Q
3 examples of long bones
A
Humorous, Femur, Phalanges
6
Q
What is the purpose of a short bone?
A
Provide stability to the wrist and ankle joints and also help facilitate some movements.
7
Q
2 examples of short bones
A
Carpels, Tarsels
8
Q
What is the purpose of an irregular bone?
A
Protection
9
Q
3 examples of irregular bones
A
Sacrum, Coccyx, Vertebrae
10
Q
What is the purpose of a Sesamoid bone?
A
to reduce friction across a joint.
11
Q
Example of sesamoid bones
A
Patella
12
Q
What does a short bone look like
A
It is as wide as it is long
