Types of Bones Quiz

Which type of bone is responsible for protecting internal organs like the heart, lungs, and brain?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

What is the primary job of long bones?

• Protect internal organs

• Support weight

• Enable movement

• Provide stability to joints

Which type of bone is characterized by being thin and a bit curved?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Sesamoid

Match the following bone types with their descriptions.

• Bones with complex shapes

• Irregular

• Bones that are longer than they are wide

• Flat

• Bones that are roughly cube-shaped

• Short

• Bones that are thin and generally curved

• Long

What is the job of sesamoid bones?

• Protect tendons from stress and wear

• Support weight

• Enable movement

• Protect internal organs

The femur is classified as a (a)   type of bone.

• Long
• Short
• Flat
• Irregular

Which type of bone is the patella classified as?

• Long

• Short

• Sesamoid

• Irregular

Which type of bone is the vertebrae classified as?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

The sternum is classified as a (a)   bone.

• Long
• Short
• Flat
• Irregular

The humerus is classified as a (a)   bone.

• Long
• Short
• Flat
• Irregular