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Bone Types
Skeletal bone types
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Anatomy
11th Grade
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:

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