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