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Types of Bones

Types of Bones. Thin F lat shape. Flat Structure. Provide protection for organs and tissues Are large surfaces for muscle attachments. Flat Function. Cranium Ribs Sternum. Flat Example. Cube or nugget shaped Have approximately equal length and width. Short Structure.

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Types of Bones

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  1. Types of Bones

  2. Thin • Flat shape Flat Structure

  3. Provide protection for organs and tissues • Are large surfaces for muscle attachments Flat Function

  4. Cranium • Ribs • Sternum Flat Example

  5. Cube or nugget shaped • Have approximately equal length and width Short Structure

  6. Strength in a small area but with limited movement Short Function

  7. Ankle • Wrist bones Short Example

  8. Greater length than width • Usually somewhat curved for strength Long Structure

  9. Strength Long Function

  10. Femur • Tibia • Fibula • Humerus • Ulna • Radius Long Example

  11. Shapes vary due to the functions they fulfill within the body Irregular Structure

  12. Mechanical support • Protection Irregular Function

  13. Vertebrae • Some facial bones Irregular Example

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