Matching Pairs Bones Matching ActivityOnline version Questions, answers, terms and definitions relating to the skeletal system by Ashley Horton 1 What is the function of the long bone? 2 Which type of bone protects your brain and heart? 3 What is an example of a long bone? 4 What is an example of an irregular bone? 5 What type of bone is your spine? 6 What is an example of a flat bone? 7 What is the function of the short bones? 8 What type of bone is your skull? 9 What is the function of the flat bone? 10 What is an example of a short bone? 11 What are the four types of bones? 12 How did irregular bones get their name? 13 Which type of bone supports the weight of your body? 14 What type of bone is your femur? 15 What type of bone is your ankle? wrists, ankles short, long, flat, and irregular long bones flat flat bones short They provide protection to organs (brain and heart) They support the weight of the body and help us move. skull, shoulder blade, ribs They provide stability and balance and some movement. They are different shapes and don't fit in other categories. spine, jaw bone femur, arms bone, fingers long irregular