BONE
COMPACT BONE
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Question
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Vertebrae and hip bones are classified as ____ bones because they do not fit into any category.
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flat
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short
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long
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irregular
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -They are primarily spongy bone that is covered with a thin layer of compact bone . The vertebrae and some of the bones in the skull are irregular bones . All bones have surface markings and characteristics that make a specific bone unique.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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