Irregular Bones
Sesamoid
Long Bones
Flat bones
Short Bones
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
appendicular skeleton
Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals
axial skeleton
Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella
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.
