Flat Bones
Bones are classified to make it easier to study them. They are often classified by shape, size, and by origin. They may also be classified by their surface markings.
Bones can be classified in four different ways, namely according to shape, region, development and structure. major classification is according to shape. there there are seven different types of bones namely long, short, flat ,irregular,pneumatic, sesamoid, accesory (supernumerary) and heterotrophic.
with out bones we have no shape.
Vertebrae are classified as irregular bones.
Irregular bones have complicated shapes and therefore can not be classified in any of the shape based catergories. Their shapes are due to their function, for example, proving mechanical support for the body yet protecting the spinal cord, in the case of the veterbrae. Examples common to all are the vertebrae and some facial bones.
Bones are classified to make it easier to study them. They are often classified by shape, size, and by origin. They may also be classified by their surface markings.
long short flat seasmoid irregular
For a list of bones in the human skeleton go tohttp://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-bones-of-the-human-skeleton?cat=health
Bones can be classified in four different ways, namely according to shape, region, development and structure. major classification is according to shape. there there are seven different types of bones namely long, short, flat ,irregular,pneumatic, sesamoid, accesory (supernumerary) and heterotrophic.
long bones
Bones classified into four groups. Long bones,Short bones,Flat bones, and Irregular bones
they are classified by there shape .
with out bones we have no shape.
TYPES OF BONES Bones are classified into five types according to shape. The function of a bone chiefly determines its shape and composition 1.Long bones- such as the arms and legs are designed for leverage . They are strong,hollow and light 2.Short bones- such as in wrist .ankle and toe bones 3.Irregular bones - such as vertebrae 4.Sesamoid bones - kneecaps are designed for flexibility 5.Flat bones - sevich as pelius, ribs breast and shoulder BY: ANGELICA MONIQUE VICTORINO
Joints
long bones fore-arm bones
Short Bone