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Types of Bones

Types of Bones. 6.4 Identifying the four bone types. 1. Long Bones. Longer than they are wide Have growth plates (epiphyseal plates) Spongy bone surrounded by compact bone Examples: ????. 2. Short Bones. About the same length and width Examples:. Flat Bones.

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Types of Bones

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  1. Types of Bones 6.4 Identifying the four bone types

  2. 1. Long Bones • Longer than they are wide • Have growth plates (epiphyseal plates) • Spongy bone surrounded by compact bone • Examples: ????

  3. 2. Short Bones • About the same length and width • Examples:

  4. Flat Bones • Mainly for protection of organs or attachment points for muscle • Examples:

  5. Irregular Bones • Don’t fit into any of the other categories • Examples:

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