Types of bones

Question 1

long bones

Answer 1

bones found in the limbs. they have a shaft known as the diaphysis and two expanding ends known as epiphysis. eg femur, humerous, radius

Question 2

short bones

Answer 2

small, light, strong and cude-shaped bones. used for weight bearing eg carpals, tarsals

Question 3

flat bones

Answer 3

flat, normally thin, slightly curved with a large surface area. eg scapula, sternum, cranium

Question 4

irregular bones

Answer 4

they have complex shapes that fir none of the categories above. eg vertebrae

Question 5

sesamoid bones

Answer 5

usually found within a tendon. smooth surface for tendon to slide over. eg patella