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Bone types are classified according to their shape. First, we have the long bones. Long bones are wide and are found in your arms and legs. Second, the short bones. These bones are fairly equal-sized in width and length, similar to a cube, and are mostly found in your wrists and ankles. Third, we have flat bones. These are thinner bones that can be either flat or curved and are platelike in nature. Examples of flat bones are the skull, ribs, and breastbone (sternum). Irregular bones are like the parts of a jigsaw puzzle. These are the odd-shaped bones needed to connect to other bones. The hip bones and vertebrae that make up our spine are examples of irregular bones.

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