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Title

Bone Types

Description

Skeletal bone types

Total Cards

Subject

Anatomy

Level

11th Grade

Created

04/02/2012

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Term

Long Bone

Definition

Bone that is usually longer then width.

Contains a diaphysis (shaft) and ephysis (ends).

Ex.

Femur, Metacarpal bones, ulna, radius

Term

Short Bone

Definition

Term

Irregular Bone

Definition

Odd Shaped Bone

Ex:

Scapula or V

Term

Flat Bone

Definition

Thin bone

Ex:

Ribs, Cranium

Term

Sesamoid Bone

Definition

Connected by tendors

Examples: