MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Of the above answer choices, the one that is not a type of bone is A. Round. An example of a flat bone is the sternum, an example of a long bone is the femur, and an example of a short bone is a carpal or tarsal.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flat bones are thin, flattened, and usually curved. Most of the bones of the cranium are flat bones.

Detailed explanation-3: -Flat bones are thin and relatively broad bones that are found where extensive protection of organs is required or where broad surfaces of muscle attachment are required. Examples of flat bones are the sternum (breast bone), ribs, scapulae (shoulder blades), and the roof of the skull (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-4: -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.