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Bones of The Human Body

The document discusses the different types of bones in the human body. There are five main types: flat bones, long bones, short bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones. Each type has distinct characteristics related to their shape and function, such as protection, support, and movement. Examples provided include the sternum as a flat bone, femur as a long bone, carpals as short bones, patella as a sesamoid bone, and vertebrae as irregular bones.

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Bones of The Human Body

The document discusses the different types of bones in the human body. There are five main types: flat bones, long bones, short bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones. Each type has distinct characteristics related to their shape and function, such as protection, support, and movement. Examples provided include the sternum as a flat bone, femur as a long bone, carpals as short bones, patella as a sesamoid bone, and vertebrae as irregular bones.

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Types Of Bones In The


Human Body
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Learning Goals:

Students will

[Link] the different categories that bones are


classified into
2. Learn the characteristics that are applied to each
category
3. Identify which bones fall into which category
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BONES

The human skeleton has several functions, such as:


Protection of internal organs
Supporting weight

Different types of bones have differing shapes related


to their particular function

What are the different types of bones? How are they


categorized?
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Types of Bones:

5 types:
Flat
Short
Long
Irregular
Sesamoid
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Flat Bones

Their function is to protect internal organs such as the


brain, heart, and pelvic organs

They are somewhat flattened, and because of this they


are able to provide some protection, like a shield

They can also provide large area for the attachment of


muscles

They can be found in the skull, thoracic cage, and the


pelvis
An example of this would be

the
sternum
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Long Bones

They support weight and facilitate movement

They are longer than they are wide

They are mostly located in the appendicular skeleton


and include bones in the lower limbs, and some bones
in the upper limbs
An example of this would be

the femur
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Short Bones

They are as long as they are wide


They are generally cube shapes

Located in the wrist and ankle joints

These bones provide stability and some movement


An example of this would be

the carpals
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Sesamoid Bones

These bones are embedded in tendons

These small, round bones are commonly found in the


tendons of the hands, knees, and feet

They function to protect tendons from stress and wear


An example of this would be

the patella
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Irregular Bones

These bones vary in shape and structure, and therefore


do not fit into any other category

They generally have a complex shape, which helps to


protect internal organs
An example of this would be

the vertebrae
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BONE TYPE QUIZ
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What type of bones are these?
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What type of bones are these?
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