What is bones / Type of bones in human body
BONES Bone is the hardest connective tissue which makes up the body's skeletal system and performs various functions, such as movement, protection & structural framework. *Made up from Calcium and phosphate. Type of Bones:. There are mainly six types of bones: Long Bones: they have longer lengths as compare to width. they are strong which support the body. (eg) thigh, fibula, tibia, humerus, radius, ulna. short bones: they have almost equal length and width. helps in movement, bones of ankle and wrist. (eg) Carpals and Tarsals. Hat bones: they have thin and fiat structures. skull bones, sternum (protection to internal organs) Irregular bones: they have complicated shapes which are different but perform a specific function. eg vertebral column and focial bones (protection) Sesamoid bones: small rounded bones develop in some tendons, patellae (knee caps). Sutural bones: - these are very small bones found within the sutural joints in between the cranial bones. pres...
