Question

bones that are longer than they are wide, such as the femur, are known as ______.
○ a. short bones
● b. long bones
○ c. flat bones
○ d. sesamoid bones
(question 2 of 25, with a question list on the left showing 1-7)

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall the classification of bones. Long bones are defined as bones that are longer than they are wide, and the femur is a classic example of a long bone. Short bones are roughly cube - shaped (e.g., carpal bones), flat bones are thin and flat (e.g., skull bones), and sesamoid bones are embedded in tendons (e.g., patella). So the correct option is the one that matches the definition of long bones.

Answer:

b. long bones