5 Types of Bones and Basic Identification

Bones of the wrist could be classified as 

• Short Bones
• Long Bones
• Irregular Bones
• Flat Bones

Bones that have complex shapes are called...

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

• Sesamoid bones

• Long bones

Which of these is a long bone?

• Femur (upper leg)

• Patella (kneecap)

• Scapula (shoulder blade)

• Carpal (wrist)

Which of these is a flat bone?

• Vertebra (spine)

• Tibia (shin)

• Fibula (bone outside of shin)

• Frontal (bone front top of head)

What are the four types of bones?

• Long, short, medium, thin

• Regular, long, flat, short

• Flat, short, long, Irregular

• None of the options

What are examples of long bones?

• Humerus

• Vertebrae

• Pelvis

• Femur

What is the main function of long bones?

• Protection

• Shape

• Support

• Movement

What is the main function of short bones?

• Movement

• Storage of minerals

• Support and stability

• Protection

What are examples of flat bones?

• Ribs

• Phalanges

• Humerus

• Scapula

• Sternum

What is the main function of flat bones?

• Protection

• Movement

• Blood cell production