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