because they are protecting the skull and the humerus
I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but.. There are "irregular bones", "flat bones", "long bones", and "short bones".
shapes of skull bones
they are different shapes.
flat bones long bones short bones and irregal bones
There are actually five basic shapes for bones: 1. Long bones - examples: humerus or femur 2. Short bones - examples: carpels and tarsals 3. Flat bones - example: sternum 4. Irregular bones - example:: vertebra in the spine 5. Sesamoid bones - example: patella
Each bone has a different shape.
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.
Yes, cats have many of the same bones that humans have, although the size and some of the specific shapes are different.
Irregular bones are found in various locations throughout the body, such as in the spine (vertebrae), hips (pelvis), and face (facial bones). These bones do not fit into the categories of long, short, or flat bones due to their complex shapes and functions.
The classification you are referring to is irregular bones. These bones have complex shapes and do not fit into other categories like long, short, or flat bones. Examples include vertebrae in the spine and certain bones in the face like the sphenoid and ethmoid bones.
Yes, bones are classified by their shape. The main categories of bone shapes include long bones (e.g. femur), short bones (e.g. carpals), flat bones (e.g. skull), irregular bones (e.g. vertebrae), and sesamoid bones (e.g. patella). Each shape serves a particular function in the body.