Matching Pairs Types of BonesOnline version Identify major bones of the human skeleton by Jennifer Mary McBride 1 Irregular Bones 2 Flat bones 3 4 Long Bones 5 6 Short Bones 7 Sesamoid 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. Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals appendicular skeleton 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) axial skeleton Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella
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