Types of Bones

Question 1

Type of Bone: Long

Answer 1

• Its length is greater than its width
• Used to facilitate movement - levers
  (Eg. Femur, humerus, metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges)

Question 2

Type of Bone: Short

Answer 2

• Its length and width are indistinguishable
• Used for strength and support
  (Eg. Bones of the wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals))

Question 3

Type of Bone: Flat

Answer 3

• Used for protection of vital organs
  (Eg. Ribs, sternum, scapula)

Question 4

Type of Bone: Irregular

Answer 4

• Odd-shaped
• Used for attachment, support and protection
  (Eg. Vertebrae, mandible, many of the facial bones)

Question 5

Type of Bone: Sesamoid

Answer 5

• Resembles a sesame seed shape
• Used for leverage
  (Eg. Kneecap (patella) and at the base of the thumb and big toe)