Long Bones
Flat bones
Sesamoid
Irregular Bones
Short Bones
Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum
Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella
Bones that do not fit into any other category. Examples: Vertebrae, Sacrum (part of the pelvic girdle)
Cylindrical bones that are much longer than they are wide; help with movement and support weight. Examples: humerus, radius, ulna; femur, tibia, fibula; metacarpals, phalanges; metatarsals, phalanges.
axial skeleton
Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals
appendicular skeleton
