Types of Bones + Function - Sports Science

Long Bones

Long Bones

Mainly in our arms and legs and act as levers to aid movement. 

E.g. Femur

Short Bones

Small and cube shaped, they are designed to be stronger and bear weight.

E.g. Carpals or tarsals.

Flat Bones

Flat in their design which gives us shape and allows muscles to pull on them. 
E.g. Scapula

Irregular Bones

Very strange shape, often pointy. 

E.g. Vertebrae