Types Of Bones Flashcards
1
Q
What is the type of bone used for movement, strength and speed?
A
Long bones
2
Q
What type of bones are the humerus and femur?
A
Long bones
3
Q
What type of bones are used for weight bearing and shock absorption?
A
Short bones
4
Q
What bones are carpal and tarsals?
A
Short bones
5
Q
What type of bones provide protection and muscle attachment?
A
Flat bones
6
Q
What are examples of flat bones?
A
The skull, pelvis, scapula and ribs
7
Q
What type of bones provide protection and muscle attachment?
A
Irregular bones
8
Q
What type of bones are the vertebrae?
A
Irregular bones
9
Q
What type of bone are embedded in tendons and are found in several joints in the body?
A
Sesamoid bones
