Sphenoid, ethmoid, sacrum, hyoid
These bones have a long shaft.
Carpals and tarsals
Fibula, tibia, femur, humerus, radius, ulna
Formed with tendons
Composed of compact bone with a layer of spongy bone in between.
Patella
Ribs, temporal bones, occipital bone, parietal bone, scapula, sternum.
Typically equal in size and length
Protect tendons.
Mostly composed of spongy bone, with a thin layer of compact bone surrounding it.
Usually have projections for attachments.
Protect the soft internal structures of the brain.
Act as levers for the skeletal muscle to act upon.
Allow small amounts of movement when articulated together.
Made mostly of compact tissue, contain some spongy bone in the diaphysis.
Classified as elaborate and different variety of shapes
