Typrs Of Bone And Example Flashcards
1
Q
What are the five types of bone in the body
A
Long, flat, short, irregular, sesamoid
2
Q
Give me examples of a long bone
A
Humerus, femur, tibia
3
Q
Give me examples of a short bone
A
Tarsals, carpals
4
Q
Give me examples of a flat bone
A
Sternum, ribs, pelvis
5
Q
Give me examples of a sesamoid bone
A
Patella
6
Q
Give me an example of irregular bones
A
The cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine