Anatomy: Bone Tissue II (The Shapes Of Bones)

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Name some long bones...

Explanation
The correct answer lists several examples of long bones in the human body. These include the humerus in the arm, the radius and ulna in the forearm, the metacarpals and phalanges in the hand, the metatarsals and phalanges in the foot, the femur in the thigh, and the tibia and fibula in the leg. Long bones are characterized by their elongated shape and provide support, mobility, and protection to the body.

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Short bones are nearly equal in __.

Explanation
Short bones are nearly equal in length and width. This means that the dimensions of short bones are relatively similar, resulting in a roughly cube-shaped or square-shaped bone. Unlike long bones, which are longer than they are wide, short bones have more balanced proportions. This characteristic allows short bones to provide stability and support to the body while also allowing for some movement. Examples of short bones include the bones of the wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals).

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4.

Name some short bones...

Explanation
The correct answer includes the names of two short bones: carpal, which refers to the bones in the wrist, and tarsal, which refers to the bones in the ankle. Short bones are typically cube-shaped and provide stability and support to the body. These bones are found in areas that require a wide range of movement and flexibility, such as the wrist and ankle joints.

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Short bones have the following except...

Limited Motion
Merely Glide Across One Another
Flexibility

Correct Answer

A. Flexibility

Explanation

Short bones have limited motion and merely glide across one another, but they do not possess flexibility. Flexibility refers to the ability of a bone to bend or move easily. Short bones, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle, are primarily responsible for providing stability and support to the body. They are designed to withstand compressive forces rather than allowing for extensive movement. Therefore, flexibility is not a characteristic of short bones.

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6.

Flat Bones do the following

Correct Answer
Enclose and Protect SOFT ORGANS
Provide BROAD SURFACES for Muscle Attachment

Explanation
Flat bones, such as the skull, ribs, and sternum, have a unique structure that allows them to serve multiple functions. Firstly, they enclose and protect soft organs, such as the brain and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities, from external forces and potential injuries. Additionally, flat bones provide broad surfaces for muscle attachment, allowing muscles to anchor and exert force on the bone during movement. This attachment provides stability and support for the body, enabling efficient movement and protection of vital organs.

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Name some Flat Bones...

Correct Answer
Cranial Bones and the Ribs
Sternum (Breastbone)
Scapula (Short Blade)
Os Coxae (Hipbone)

Explanation
The given answer lists examples of flat bones in the human body. Flat bones are thin and flat in shape, providing protection and serving as attachment sites for muscles. The cranial bones, which form the skull and protect the brain, are flat bones. The ribs are also flat bones that protect the organs in the chest cavity. The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone located in the center of the chest. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is another example of a flat bone that provides attachment for muscles. Lastly, the os coxae, or hipbone, is a flat bone that forms part of the pelvis.

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8.

Irregular Bones have ___

Elaborate Shapes
Uniform Shapes
Equatorial Shapes
Longitudinal Shapes
Normal Shapes

Correct Answer

A. Elaborate Shapes

Explanation

Irregular bones have elaborate shapes. Unlike other types of bones, which have a relatively uniform shape, irregular bones have complex and varied shapes. This allows them to fulfill specific functions in the body, such as providing protection or supporting weight. Examples of irregular bones include the vertebrae, facial bones, and hip bones. Their elaborate shapes make them unique and distinguishable from other bone types.

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Name some Irregular Shapes:

Correct Answer
Vertebrate
Some Skull Bones: Sphenoid and Ethmoid

Anatomy: Bone Tissue II (The Shapes Of Bones)

Describe Long Bone Shape.

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Name some long bones...

Short bones are nearly equal in __.

Name some short bones...

Short bones have the following except...

Flat Bones do the following

Name some Flat Bones...

Irregular Bones have ___

Name some Irregular Shapes: