Types Of Bones Flashcards
What type of bone is the Humerus?
Long bone
What is the function of Long bones?
The body’s levers, allowing for movement. Particularly in the limbs.
E.g., Femur
What type of bones are the Tarsals and Carpals?
Short bones
What is the function of Short bones?
Strong and compact bones, grouped in parts of the body allow for little movements.
E.g., Carpals and Tarsals
What type of bone is the Scapula?
Flat bones
What type of bone is the Frontal?
Flat bone
What is the function of Flat bones?
Protective bones with broad flat surfaces for muscle attachment.
E.g., Sternum
What type of bone is the Zygomatic?
Irregular bone
What type of bone is the Mandible?
Irregular bone
What are Irregular bones?
Bones that do not fit into the above categories, have different characteristics.
E.g., Maxilla and Temporal
What is the function of Sesamoid bones?
Bones within tendons.
E.g., Patella (kneecap)
What type of bone is the Hyoid?
Sesamoid bone.
Sometimes classified as an irregular bone because it is attached by ligaments.
What type of bone is the Patella?
Sesamoid
What type of bone is the Radius?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Femur?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Tibia?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Clavicle?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Ulna?
Long bone
What type of bones are the Phalanges?
Long bones
What type of bones are the Metacarpals?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Fibula?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Metatarsals?
Long bone
What type of bone is the Vomer?
Flat bone
What type of bone is the Occipital?
Flat bone
