Types of bones

Question 1

What is the function and structure of a long bone?

Answer 1

Long bones are hard and dense to provide strength, structure and mobility. Long bones consist of a shaft and two ends.

Question 2

Name 2 long bones.

Answer 2

Femur and phalanges

Question 3

What is the function and structure of short bones?

Answer 3

Short bones are made up of spongy bone with a hard outer layer of compact bone to support and keep the area stable. Short bones have a cube-like shape.

Question 4

Name 2 short bones.

Answer 4

Carpal bones (scapiod etc) and tarsal bones (talus etc)

Question 5

What is the function and structure of flat bones?

Answer 5

Flat bones have a layer of spongy bone between two layers of compact bone to protect organs or provide connection points. They also have a thin and flattened structure.

Question 6

Name 2 flat bones.

Answer 6

Sternum and Nasal bone

Question 7

What is the function and structure of irregular bones?

Answer 7

Irregular bones are composed of spongy bone with a hard outer layer to protect tissues, provide attachments and shape the body. Irregular bones have complex shapes.

Question 8

Name 2 irregular bones.

Answer 8

Sacrum and Vertebrae

Question 9

What is the function and structure of sesamoid bones?

Answer 9

Sesamoid bones are found embedded within tendons to protect the tendon from wear. They are usually small and oval-shaped.

Question 10

Name 2 sesamoid bones.

Answer 10

Patella and medial lateral sesamoids.