Bones are classified by their location and shape

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How many bones are their in the body and are divided into how many groups

206 bones and two groups, axial and appendicular

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axial skeleton

The central axis of the body that protects the vital organs

<p><span><strong>The central axis of the body</strong> that protects the vital organs</span></p>
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Appendicular skeleton

The bones of the limbs and their girdles that attach to the main axial skeleton. function is too facilitate body movement and locomotion.

<p>The bones of the limbs and their girdles that attach to the main axial skeleton. function is too facilitate body movement and locomotion.</p>
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Bones are classified in what shapes ?

long, irregular, short, and flat

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long bones

A long bone has cylindrical bones featuring a central hollow cavity and two expanded ends , compromising all limbs except the kneecap, ankles and wrist.

<p>A long bone has cylindrical bones featuring a central hollow cavity and two expanded ends , compromising all limbs except the kneecap, ankles and wrist.</p>
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Short bones (as well as sesamoid bones)

roughly cubed shapes, for example the bones and wrist

<p>roughly cubed shapes, for example the bones and wrist</p>
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sesamoid bones

small, rounded bones embedded within tendons where they pass over joints. some act to alter the direction pull of a tendon. Others reduce friction and modify pressure on tendons to reduce abrasion or tearing.

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Flat bone

Thin, flattened and usually a bit curved. the sternum, ribs and most cranial bones are flat bones

<p>Thin, flattened and usually a bit curved. the sternum, ribs and most cranial bones are flat bones</p>
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Irregular bones

complicated shapes that fit none of the preceding classes. for example the vertebrae and hip bones.

<p>complicated shapes that fit none of the preceding classes. for example the vertebrae and hip bones.</p>