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