Relier Pairs Types of BonesVersion en ligne Identify major bones of the human skeleton par Jennifer Mary McBride 1 Long Bones 2 Flat bones 3 4 5 Irregular Bones 6 Short Bones 7 Sesamoid Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum appendicular skeleton 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. 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) axial skeleton