Types Of Bones

Question 1

Long bones

Answer 1

.. are found in the arms and legs

Ex. Femur

Question 2

Flat bones

Answer 2

.. are flat and thin.

They often protect vital organs

Question 3

Irregular bones

Answer 3

Odd looking bones that branch out

Question 4

Sesamoid bones

Answer 4

Unusual bones that are SMALL, FLAT and wrapped within tendons that move over bony surfaces

Ex. Knee bone

Question 5

Short bones

Answer 5

.. are most common in the wrists