Types of bones

In this anatomy lesson, I’m going to cover the types of bones found in the human skeleton. As you’ve probably noticed, bones have different shapes, so anatomists have classified them into differen…

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Students can explain and label the functional significance of each of the major types of bone markings.

The 5 main bone types in the human body skeletal system. Labeled diagrams and examples of long bones, short bones, flat bones, sesamoid bones, and irregular bones that make up the foot, hand, skull, cranium, arm, leg, ankle, wrist, hip, and vertebrae or spine.

Did you know all of these types of bone fractures? Learn essential facts and be ready for your next medical or nursing exam!

Click for skeletal system anatomy notes! Types of long bones with examples! Drawings, worksheet, and charts to simplify long bones such as the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, and more! Great for nursing, medical, and science students!

The human skeleton has a number of functions, such as protection and supporting weight. Different types of bones have differing shapes related to their particular function. So, what are the different types of bones? How are they categorized?

Bone is a specialized & mineralized connective tissue, It makes up, with cartilage, skeletal system, Bone formation in a developing embryo occurs through ...