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-Are longer than they are wide -contain mostly compact bone in the shaft (diaphysis) -contain cancellous bone at each end (epiphysis) E.g. humerus, radias, ulna, tibia, metacarpals, fibula, phalanges, metatarsals
-as long as they are wide -usually consist of mainly cancellous bone -very strong and lightweight E.g. carpals, tarsals flat |
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Flat Irregular Sesamoid |
-thin cancellous bone sandwiches between 2 layers of compact bone -provide large areas for muscle attachment E.g. cranium, scapula, costals, sternum, illium
-Their many different shapes prevent them from being classified in any other group E.g. vertebrae
-‘seed like’ - located within tendons at site of tension or friction to protect joint and aid leverage E.g. patella |
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Front (Term) |
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