Types of bones

Question 1

Describe sesamoid bones

Answer 1

Shaped like a sesame seed
Areas of considerable tension and physical stress
Protects against wear and tear

Examples include kneecaps and large bones in the quadriceps femoris tendon

Question 2

Describe irregular bones (example)

Answer 2

Complex shapes and cannot be grouped
Vary from spongy to compact bone

Includes vertebrae, hip bones, facial bones and calcaneus (heel bone)

Question 3

Describe flat bones (example)

Answer 3

Generally think and composed of two nearly parallel plates of compact bone tissue enclosed in a layer of spongey tissue
Protection and area for muscle attachment

Examples of cranial, sternum, ribs and scapulae

Question 4

Describe short bones

Answer 4

Somewhat cube shaped, consist of spongey bone

Example of most carpal and tarsal bones

Question 5

Describe long bones with examples

Answer 5

Greater length then width, used for strength, made of compact tissue bone, spongey bone tissue in epiphyses

Found in the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, radius and phalanges