Matching Pairs Types of BonesOnline version Identify major bones of the human skeleton by Jennifer Mary McBride 1 2 Flat bones 3 Short Bones 4 5 Long Bones 6 Irregular Bones 7 Sesamoid Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum 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. 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)
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