Long bone Long bones have a greater length than width [1] Femur, tibia, fibula, ulna, radius
Short bones Short bones are the same length and width [1] Ankle and wrist bones
Flat bones Flat bones have a thin shape/structure and gives mechanical protection and large surfaces for muscular attachment [1] Cranial bones, sternum, ribs and scapulae
Irregular bones Irregular bones have complicated shapes and cannot be classified into any of the other bone types. Their shape fills functions that keep the bodies shape [1] Vertebrae and some facial bones
Sesamoid bones Develops in some tendons in locations where there is considerable friction, tension or physical stress. [1] Patellae (kneecaps)
Short bones Short bones are the same length and width [1] Ankle and wrist bones
Flat bones Flat bones have a thin shape/structure and gives mechanical protection and large surfaces for muscular attachment [1] Cranial bones, sternum, ribs and scapulae
Irregular bones Irregular bones have complicated shapes and cannot be classified into any of the other bone types. Their shape fills functions that keep the bodies shape [1] Vertebrae and some facial bones
Sesamoid bones Develops in some tendons in locations where there is considerable friction, tension or physical stress. [1] Patellae (kneecaps)