5 Types of Bones and Basic Identification

Front

Bones of the wrist could be classified as: Short Bones, Long Bones, Irregular Bones, Flat Bones

Back

Short Bones

Front

Bones that have complex shapes are called...

Back

Irregular bones

Front

Which of these is a long bone? Femur (upper leg), Patella (kneecap), Scapula (shoulder blade), Carpal (wrist)

Back

Femur (upper leg)

Front

Which of these is a flat bone? Vertebra (spine), Tibia (shin), Fibula (bone outside of shin), Frontal (bone front top of head)

Back

Frontal (bone front top of head)

Front

What are the four types of bones? Options: Long, short, medium, thin; Regular, long, flat, short; Flat, short, long, Irregular; None of the options

Back

Flat, short, long, Irregular

Front

What is the main function of long bones?

Back

Movement

Front

What is the main function of short bones?

Back

Support and stability

Front

What is the main function of flat bones?

Back

Protection

Front

What type of bone is the patella?

Back

Sesamoid

Front

What bones develop inside tendons?

Back

Sesamoid bones