BONES OF THE BODY

More Fun FactsBones consist of 50% water and 50% solid matter. Theyare hard, strong and very much alive. They have tonsof living cells which help them grow and repair Themselves.

Humans and Giraffes have the same number of bones in their necks. They both have 8, giraffe neck vertebraeAre just much, much longer

There are 26 bones, 33 joint, andMore than 100 muscles, ligamentsAnd tendons in each foot.

Types of Bones Long Bones

Short Bones Flat Bones Irregular BonesSesamoid Bones

Long BonesLong bones are some of the longest bones in the body, such as the Femur, Humerus and Tibia but

are also some of the smallest including the Metacarpals, Metatarsals and Phalanges. The classification of a long bone includes having a

body which is longer than it is wide, with growth plates at either end.

Short BonesShort bones are defined as being approximately as wide as they are long and have a primary function of providing support and stability with little movement. Examples of short bones are the Carpals and Tarsal's - the wrist and foot bones.

Flat BonesFlat bones are as they sound, strong, flat plates of bone with the main function of providing protection to the bodies vital organs. The classic example of a flat bone is the Scapula (shoulder blade). The Sternum (breast bone), Cranium (skull), hip bone, Pelvis and Ribs are also classified as flat bones.

Irregular BonesThese are bones in the body which do not fall into any other category, due to their non-uniform shape. Good examples of these are the Vertebrae, Sacrum and Mandible (lower jaw)

Sesamoid BonesSesamoid bones are usually short or irregular bones, imbedded in a tendon. The most obvious example of this is the Patella (knee cap) which sits within the Patella or Quadriceps tendon. Sesamoid bones are usually present in a tendon where it passes over a joint which serves to protect the tendon..

Draw*Draw the skeleton to the best of your ability.*Label the bones.

Quiz 10 pts.

Take out a half sheet of paper.Put your name and period #

on the paper Answer the following

questions to the best of your ability.

You may use your notes. You must write out the

questions.

1. How many bones does the Adult body have?2. The Cranium is an example of which type of bone?3. How may bones are in each foot?4. The Patella is an example of which type of bone?5. What is the largest and strongest bone in the body?6. The Femur is an example of which type of bone?7. Give one example of an irregular bone8. Bones consist of _____% water and _______% solid

matter.9. The wrist and foot are examples of which type of

bone?10.What are the 5 types of bones?