Relacionar Columnas Types of BonesVersión en línea Identify major bones of the human skeleton por Jennifer Mary McBride 1 2 Flat bones 3 4 Irregular Bones 5 Sesamoid 6 Long Bones 7 Short Bones axial skeleton Thin, smooth, flattened bones that provide protection for organs or surface area for muscle attachment. Examples Skull, Scapula, Ribs, Sternum Bones that do not fit into any other category. Examples: Vertebrae, Sacrum (part of the pelvic girdle) Cylindrical bones that are much longer than they are wide; help with movement and support weight. Examples: humerus, radius, ulna; femur, tibia, fibula; metacarpals, phalanges; metatarsals, phalanges. Small, round bones that protect tendons. Example: Patella Cube shaped bones that allow for stability and movement. Examples carpals and tarsals appendicular skeleton