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Bone Classification
Bones are classified by shape into six categories and also by their location in the axial or appendicular skeleton - the two divisions of the skeletal system. Fill in the blanks in the table below to demonstrate knowledge. Use articulated skeleton and disarticulated bones.
| Bone Name | Classification by Shape | Belongs to axial or appendicular skeleton |
|---|---|---|
| Skull bones of the face | ||
| Scapula (“shoulder” bone) | ||
| Radius (lateral forearm bone) | ||
| Tarsal bones (ankle bones ) | ||
| Phalanges (“finger/toe” bones) | ||
| Ribs | ||
| Patella (“knee” bone) | ||
| Hyoid bone | ||
| Vertebra | ||
| Mandible | ||
| Ileum | ||
| Femur | ||
| Carpal bones | ||
| Sacrum | ||
| Ribs |
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