bone classification

what is a long bone?

found only in limbs consist of a body/shaft and to enlarge round articular ends: cylindrical

what are some examples of a long bone?

Femur, humorous, tibia, fibula, radius, ulna, and phalanges

what are short bones?

consist mainly of cancellous (Spongy) Bone Containing red marrow with thin outer layer of compact bone

what are examples of short bones?

Carpals and tarsals

how many short bones are there?

only two Short bones

what are flat bones?

consist of two table/plates of compact bone with narrow spaces between filled with cancellous bone

what are some examples of Flat bones?

sternum, cranium and scapula

what is the cancellous middle layer called?

Diploë (Contains red marrow)

what are some examples of any Irregular bones?

Vertebrae, pelvic bones, skull base bones

what is an irregular bone?

peculiarly shaped; compact phone exterior with cancellous Bone and marrow inside

what is a sesamoid bone?

small oval bones that develop inside and beside tendon to protect tendons from excessive wear

what are some examples of Sesamoid bone

patella, great toe, and first metacarpal

what is the largest Sesamoid bone?

The patella