Types of Bones Flashcards
1
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Flat Bones
A
-thin layers of compact bone surrounding spongy bone
-roof of skull, ribs, sternum, scapula
2
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Sutural bones
A
-oddly shaped bones inserted between flat bones of skull
(technically just flat bones)
3
Q
Pneumatized bones
A
-hollow bones or containing air pockets
-ethomoid
4
Q
Long bones
A
-elongated shape
-limbs, fingers, toes
5
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Short bones
A
-rough cuboidal shape
-carpals, tarsals
6
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Sesamoid bones
A
-present with tendons
-patella
7
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Irregular bones
A
-shape varies
-vertebrae, some facial bones, heel bone
