types of bones! Flashcards
1
Q
long bone example
A
humerus
tubular shape, long axis, two ends that articulate with other bones
2
Q
flat bone example
A
cranial bones
flat and thin, curved, protect internal organs
3
Q
short bone example
A
carpal bones
cubodial in shape
4
Q
sesamoid bone example
A
patella
unique, lie between tendons
5
Q
irregular bone example
A
vertebrae
complex shapes