Bone Type
FLAT
LONG SHORT IRREGULAR (includes sesamoids) |
Characteristics
Flat bones protect organs and soft tissue.
Long bones are weight bearing bones, which means they provide structural support. Short bones allow for a wide range of movements. Irregular bones have projections that muscles, tendons, and ligaments connect to. |
Example(s)
Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum, Pelvic Bones
Bones of the arms and legs Bones of the wrists and ankles Vertebral column and patella |