Question

using the term list below, select two bones. for each one, identify its correct bone classification (long, short, flat, irregular, or sesamoid) and explain why it belongs in that category. hint: think about the bone’s shape and the job it does in the body. term list: ribs, tibia, vertebrae, patella, carpals

Explanation:

For the tibia, its long shape and weight - bearing and locomotion functions classify it as a long bone. The patella, being a small bone within a tendon and serving to enhance tendon function, is a sesamoid bone.

Answer:

Let's choose Tibia and Patella.

• Tibia: Long bone. It is a long, cylindrical - shaped bone in the lower leg. It supports the body's weight and is involved in locomotion, which are functions typical of long bones.
• Patella: Sesamoid bone. It is a small, round - shaped bone located in a tendon (the patellar tendon). Sesamoid bones develop within tendons and help to protect the tendon and increase its mechanical advantage, which is what the patella does by improving the leverage of the quadriceps muscle during knee extension.