Matching Pairs Types of BonesOnline version Identify major bones of the human skeleton by Jennifer Mary McBride 1 2 Long Bones 3 Short Bones 4 5 Irregular Bones 6 Sesamoid 7 Flat bones appendicular skeleton Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals axial skeleton Cylindrical bones that are much longer than they are wide; help with movement and support weight. Examples: humerus, radius, ulna; femur, tibia, fibula; metacarpals, phalanges; metatarsals, phalanges. Bones that do not fit into any other category. Examples: Vertebrae, Sacrum (part of the pelvic girdle) Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella