Matching Pairs Types of BonesOnline version Identify major bones of the human skeleton by Jennifer Mary McBride 1 Short Bones 2 3 Sesamoid 4 Irregular Bones 5 Long Bones 6 Flat bones 7 appendicular skeleton Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals Bones that do not fit into any other category. Examples: Vertebrae, Sacrum (part of the pelvic girdle) Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum 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. Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella axial skeleton