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Flat bones are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone. Their shape is flattened, not rounded. Examples include the skull and ribs. Flat bones have marrow, but not a bone marrow cavity.
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Are carpal bones long or flat?
Carpals, the wrist bones, are flat.
Which bones are flat?
pelvis, sorry that's all i can think of.|: The ribs and the skull are also flat bones. Flat bones protect vital organs and they are not actually flat.
What are the 4 of bones?
Bones classified into four groups. Long bones,Short bones,Flat bones, and Irregular bones
Do flat bones have tissue?
No flat bones don't not have tissue it has marrow to support it.
What are the three flat bones of the axial skeleton?
All bones of skull are flat bones,which are frontal,parietal,ocipital,temporal bones,sphenoid,ethmoid,zygomatic.
Do flat bones consist of compact bones sandwiched between spongy bones?
No. Flat bones consist of spongy bone sandwiched between compact bone.
Are ankle bones flat bones?
No, ankle bones are not classified as flat bones. The ankle consists of several types of bones, including the talus and calcaneus, which are classified as irregular bones due to their complex shapes. Flat bones, such as the sternum or skull bones, are typically thin and provide protection or surface area for muscle attachment.
Bones that are cubical or cuboidal in shape?
flat bones
What are examples of flat bones?
Examples of flat bones in the human body include the skull bones, sternum (breastbone), scapulae (shoulder blades), and ribs. These bones provide extensive surface area for muscle attachment and protection for underlying organs.
Small flat odd shaped bones found between some of the large flat bones of the skull are called?
The small flat odd-shaped bones found between some of the large flat bones of the skull are called sutural (Wormian) bones. These bones vary in number and size among individuals and are formed from additional ossification centers. They are considered accessory bones of the skull.
What are the five type of bone?
Flat bones, Short bones,Long bones, irregular bones and sesmoid bones
What are the four main types of bone?
The four main types of bones are long bones (e.g. femur), short bones (e.g. carpals), flat bones (e.g. sternum), and irregular bones (e.g. vertebrae). Each type serves a specific function in the body's musculoskeletal system.
