CLASSIFICATION OF BONES
Make a list of 3 bones for each classification listed in the space
provided. You have about 10 minutes to complete this task.
LONG BONES – are longer than they are wide and work as levers.
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
SHORT BONES – are short and cube-shaped.
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
FLAT BONES – are not totally flat, but have broad smooth surfaces. Their function
is to primarily protect organs and to attach muscles.
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
SESAMOID BONES – are bones located within a tendon.
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________
IRREGULAR BONES – are all the bones that do not fall into the previous categories.
They have varied shapes, sizes and surface features.
1. _______________________
2. _______________________
3. _______________________