Classes of bone by shape

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long bone

hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility (ex. femur)

<p>hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility (ex. femur)</p>
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short bone

wide as they are long; provide support and stability with little to no movement (ex. carpels in the wrist)

<p>wide as they are long; provide support and stability with little to no movement (ex. carpels in the wrist)</p>
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flat bone

broad, flat plates; most red blood cells are formed in flat bones (ex. sternum)

<p>broad, flat plates; most red blood cells are formed in flat bones (ex. sternum)</p>
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irregular bone

bones of peculiar form that cannot be grouped as long, short, flat or sesamoid bones (ex. vertebrae)

<p>bones of peculiar form that cannot be grouped as long, short, flat or sesamoid bones (ex. vertebrae)</p>