Types of bones & joints

What are the four types of bones?

• Long, short, medium, thin

• Regular, long, flat, short

• Flat, short, long, Irregular

• None of the options

What are examples of long bones?

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Vertebrae

• Pelvis

• Femur

What is the main function of long bones?

• Protection

• Shape

• Support

• Movement

What is an example of a short bone?

• Phalanges

• Carpals

• Patella

• Vertebrae

What is the main function of short bones?

• Movement

• Storage of minerals

• Support and stability

• Protection

What are examples of flat bones?

• Ribs

• Phalanges

• Humerus

• Scapula

• Sternum

What is the main function of flat bones?

• Protection

• Movement

• Blood cell production

What is an example of an irregular bone?

• Humerus

• Phalanges

• Ribs

• Vertebrae

What type of bone is the patella?

• Sesamoid

• Irregular

What are the 3 main types of joints?

• Ball and socket

• Fixed

• Hinge

• Synovial

• Slightly moveable