Anatomical terms of bone

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/anatomical-terms-of-bone

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What are the five main types of bones in our body?Bones are grouped into long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid. Each type has a shape that helps it do a special job in the body.
2. What is a long bone and what parts does it have?A long bone is longer than it is wide and has a shaft called a diaphysis and ends called epiphyses. These parts help the bone act like a lever for walking and running.

Osteology: The scientific study of bones, including their structure, function, and development.
Diaphysis: The shaft or central part of a long bone, typically cylindrical in shape.
Epiphysis: The expanded end of a long bone, which articulates with other bones.
Carpals and Tarsals: The short bones found in the wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals) respectively.