Matching Pairs Bones Matching ActivityOnline version Questions, answers, terms and definitions relating to the skeletal system by Ashley Horton 1 What are the four types of bones? 2 What is an example of a long bone? 3 Which type of bone supports the weight of your body? 4 What type of bone is your ankle? 5 What type of bone is your spine? 6 What is the function of the flat bone? 7 What type of bone is your femur? 8 What is an example of a short bone? 9 What is the function of the short bones? 10 What is an example of a flat bone? 11 Which type of bone protects your brain and heart? 12 What is the function of the long bone? 13 What is an example of an irregular bone? 14 What type of bone is your skull? 15 How did irregular bones get their name? They support the weight of the body and help us move. flat They provide stability and balance and some movement. They are different shapes and don't fit in other categories. spine, jaw bone skull, shoulder blade, ribs femur, arms bone, fingers long long bones short flat bones short, long, flat, and irregular wrists, ankles irregular They provide protection to organs (brain and heart)