Classification of Bones

Which bone is classified as a flat bone?

• Humerus of arm

• Carpal of wrist

• Sternum

• Vertebra

Fill in the blank: The _______ is an example of an irregular bone.

• Humerus of arm

• Carpal of wrist

• Sternum

• Vertebra

The axial skeleton includes the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. True or False?

• True

• False

The appendicular skeleton is involved in protection and support. True or False?

• True

• False

What type of bones consist of a shaft with heads at both ends?

• Short Bones

• Long Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

Short bones are roughly what shape?

• Cube

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Pyramid

Which of the following is an example of a short bone?

• A) Femur

• B) Talus

• C) Humerus

• D) Radius

What is the classification of bones that are roughly cube shaped?

• Short Bones

• Long Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

What type of bone is the talus?

• Short Bone

• Long Bone

• Flat Bone

• Irregular Bone

Irregular bones have shapes that fit none of the 3 previous classes. True or False?

• True

• False