EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -There are flat bones in the skull (occipital, parietal, frontal, nasal, lacrimal, and vomer), the thoracic cage (sternum and ribs), and the pelvis (ilium, ischium, and pubis). The function of flat bones is to protect internal organs such as the brain, heart, and pelvic organs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The flat bones are: the occipital, parietal, frontal, nasal, lacrimal, vomer, hip bone (coxal bone), sternum, ribs, and scapulae. Flat bone. Anatomy of a flat bone (Frontal bone) Flat bones in human skeleton. ( shown in red)

Detailed explanation-3: -Periosteum. This is a tough outer coating to your bones that helps protect them. Compact bone. This is just under the periosteum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Long bones, such as the femur, are longer than they are wide. Short bones, such as the carpals, are approximately equal in length, width, and thickness. Flat bones are thin, but are often curved, such as the ribs. Irregular bones such as those of the face have no characteristic shape.

Detailed explanation-5: -Long bone – has a long, thin shape. Short bone – has a squat, cubed shape. Flat bone – has a flattened, broad surface. Irregular bone – has a shape that does not conform to the above three types.