No, ribs are not considered long bones; they are classified as flat bones. Long bones are characterized by a greater length than width and include bones like the femur and humerus. Ribs have a curved shape and are involved in protecting vital organs within the thoracic cavity, as well as aiding in respiration. Their structure and function differentiate them from long bones.
No, the bones of the ribcage are not considered long bones. Long bones are typically found in the arms and legs, whereas the ribs are classified as flat bones.
Ribs are called 'flat bones'. As opposed to long, short, and irregular bones, the function of flat bones is to have broad surfaces for protection of organs and attachment of muscles. Ribs themselves are divided into three categories: True ribs are the first 7 pairs, connected to the spine. In the front, true ribs connect to the breastbone or sternum by means of coastal cartilage. The next 3 pairs are false ribs. They are shorter than true ribs and connected to the spine. In the front, false ribs are connected to the lowest true rib. The last 2 pairs are floating ribs. They are the smallest kind of rib. They are attached to the spine. In the front, floating ribs are not connected to anything.
Long bones, such as the femur and humerus. Short bones, like the carpal and tarsal bones. Flat bones, including the skull and ribs. Irregular bones, such as the vertebrae and hip bones. Sesamoid bones, like the patella (kneecap). Sutural bones, found within sutures of the skull.
The sternum and ribs belong to the axial skeleton.
There are 24 bones in the ribs.
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no they are bones
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ribs
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The ribs
12 pairs of ribs and 25 in the sternem