6.2 Bone Classification - Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax
Short Bones. A short bone is one that is cube-like in shape, being approximately equal in length, width, and thickness. The only short bones in the human skeleton are in the carpals of the …
6.3 Bone Structure - Anatomy and Physiology 2e - OpenStax
Bone tissue (osseous tissue) differs greatly from other tissues in the body. Bone is hard and many of its functions depend on that characteristic hardness. Later discussions in this chapter will …
38.2 Bone - Biology 2e | OpenStax
Short bones, or cuboidal bones, are bones that are the same width and length, giving them a cube-like shape. For example, the bones of the wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals) are short …
6.4 Bone Formation and Development - OpenStax
Frequent and multiple fractures typically lead to bone deformities and short stature. Bowing of the long bones and curvature of the spine are also common in people afflicted with OI. Curvature …
29.2 Bone - Biology for AP® Courses - OpenStax
Short bones, or cuboidal bones, are bones that are the same width and length, giving them a cube-like shape. For example, the bones of the wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals) are short …
8.4 Bones of the Lower Limb - Anatomy and Physiology - OpenStax
The toes contain 14 small bones, each of which is a phalanx bone of the foot. Femur. The femur, or thigh bone, is the single bone of the thigh region (Figure 8.16). It is the longest and …
7.2 The Skull - Anatomy and Physiology 2e - OpenStax
The short temporal process of the zygomatic bone projects posteriorly, where it forms the anterior portion of the zygomatic arch (see Figure 7.5). Nasal Bone The nasal bone is one of two small …
8.2 Bones of the Upper Limb - Anatomy and Physiology 2e
The distal bones (lateral to medial) are the trapezium (“table”), trapezoid (“resembles a table”), capitate (“head-shaped”), and hamate (“hooked bone”) bones. The hamate bone is …
6.1 The Functions of the Skeletal System - OpenStax
Bone, or osseous tissue, is a hard, dense connective tissue that forms most of the adult skeleton, the support structure of the body. In the areas of the skeleton where bones move (for example, …
Ch. 6 Chapter Review - Anatomy and Physiology 2e | OpenStax
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 …