types of bones

Question 1

long bones

Answer 1

shaft and has two ends
diaphysis
epiphysis
metaphysis
e.g femur, tibia and humerus

Question 2

short

Answer 2

cube shaped, equal width and length, form moveable joint e.g carpals and tarsals

Question 3

flat

Answer 3

thin, flattened, protects internal organs
e.g cranium, ribs, sternum and scapula

Question 4

sesamoid

Answer 4

embedded with tendons
e.g patella

Question 5

accessory

Answer 5

occur due to variations
extra bones

Question 6

irregular

Answer 6

complex shapes
e.g vertebrae