Match each bone type with its corresponding description.
-generally broad and thin with a flattened or curved surface; ribs are an example
A)Irregular bones
B)Flat bones
C)Sesamoid bones
D)Short bones
E)Long bones

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Flat bones are generally broad and thin with a flattened or curved surface, examples include ribs.

Answer: A
 Irregular bones have a variety of shapes and sizes, such as vertebrae and facial bones.

Answer: C
 Sesamoid bones develop within tendons, such as the patella (kneecap).

Answer: D
 Short bones are generally cube-shaped and provide support and stability, such as the bones in the wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals).

Answer: E
 Long bones are longer than they are wide and have a tubular shaft, such as the femur (thigh bone) and humerus (upper arm bone).

Match Each Bone Type with Its Corresponding Description