Types of bones Flashcards

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What are the five main types of bones

A

Long
Short
Flat
Irregular
Sesamoid

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What is the shaft and ends of a bone also know as?

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Shaft: Diaphisis
Ends: Epiphysis

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What are the nine examples of long bones in your body?

A

Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Metatarsals
Metacarpals
Phalanges

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Describe a short bone and where are they found on the body?

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Short bones are small, light, strong and cube-shaped bones.

The carpals and tarsals of the
wrist and ankles are examples

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Describe a flat bone and where are they found on the body?

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Flat bones are thin, flattened and slightly curved, with a large surface area. Examples include the scapula, sternum and cranium.

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Describe a irregular bone and where are they found on the body?

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They have complex shapes that fit none of the categories above.
The bones in the spinal column (vertebrae) are a good example.

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Describe a sesamoid bone and where are they found on the body?

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Usually found within a tendon. These bones provide a smooth surface for the tendon to slide over.
The largest sesamoid bone is the patella in the knee joint.

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8
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What does the axial skeleton consist of?

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The cranium
The sternum
The ribs
The vertebrae

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9
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Which bones consist of the appendicular skeleton

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Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges
Scapula
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Clavicle & pelvis

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Argue why the axial skeleton is most important area of the skeleton for a prop?

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Yes: protects vital organs, good support for a scrum
No: Without the appendicular skeleton they could not tackle, run or throw the ball effectively

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