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1
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What type of bone is the Humerus?

A

Long bone

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What is the function of Long bones?

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The body’s levers, allowing for movement. Particularly in the limbs.
E.g., Femur

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What type of bones are the Tarsals and Carpals?

A

Short bones

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What is the function of Short bones?

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Strong and compact bones, grouped in parts of the body allow for little movements.
E.g., Carpals and Tarsals

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5
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What type of bone is the Scapula?

A

Flat bones

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6
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What type of bone is the Frontal?

A

Flat bone

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What is the function of Flat bones?

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Protective bones with broad flat surfaces for muscle attachment.
E.g., Sternum

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What type of bone is the Zygomatic?

A

Irregular bone

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9
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What type of bone is the Mandible?

A

Irregular bone

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What are Irregular bones?

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Bones that do not fit into the above categories, have different characteristics.

E.g., Maxilla and Temporal

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What is the function of Sesamoid bones?

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Bones within tendons.

E.g., Patella (kneecap)

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What type of bone is the Hyoid?

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Sesamoid bone.

Sometimes classified as an irregular bone because it is attached by ligaments.

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13
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What type of bone is the Patella?

A

Sesamoid

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14
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What type of bone is the Radius?

A

Long bone

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15
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What type of bone is the Femur?

A

Long bone

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16
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What type of bone is the Tibia?

17
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What type of bone is the Clavicle?

18
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What type of bone is the Ulna?

19
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What type of bones are the Phalanges?

A

Long bones

20
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What type of bones are the Metacarpals?

21
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What type of bone is the Fibula?

22
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What type of bone is the Metatarsals?

23
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What type of bone is the Vomer?

24
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What type of bone is the Occipital?

25
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What type of bone is the Lacrimal?

26
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What type of bone is the Parietal?

27
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What type of bone is the Nasal?

28
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What type of bone is the Innominate bones?

29
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What type of bone is the Sternum?

30
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What type of bone is the Ribs?

31
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What type of bones are the Vertebrae?

A

Irregular bone

32
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What type of bone is the Sacrum and Coccyx?

A

Irregular bone

33
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What type of bone is the Ethmoid?

A

Irregular bone

34
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What type of bone is the Sphenoid?

A

Irregular bone

35
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What type of bone is the Palatine?

A

Irregular bone

36
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What type of bone is the Temporal?

A

Irregular bone

37
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What type of bone is the Maxilla?

A

Irregular bone

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