Relier Pairs Types of BonesVersion en ligne Identify major bones of the human skeleton par Jennifer Mary McBride 1 2 Long Bones 3 Sesamoid 4 Flat bones 5 6 Short Bones 7 Irregular Bones axial skeleton Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella 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. Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals Bones that do not fit into any other category. Examples: Vertebrae, Sacrum (part of the pelvic girdle) Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum appendicular skeleton