To classify:
The bones on the basis of their shape.
Introduction:
The bones can be classified into six different groups on the basis of their shapes. These are as follows:
Sutural bones: These are small bones that are present between the flat cranial bones.
Irregular bones: These are complex shaped bones that cannot fit in long, short or flat bone categories. They are usually found in the vertebral column.
Short bones: These are cube shaped bones that are generally present in the bones of the ankle and wrists.
Long bones: These are elongated and slender in shape. They comprise the largest and heaviest bones in the body. They are present in the arms and legs.
Flat bones: These are thin and flat in shape. They are present in sternum, ribs and the roof of the skull.
Seasmoid bones: These are flat, round and small bones. They are generally found near the joints of the hands, feet and knees.
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