Organ of human body


Short Bones Are Cube-shaped



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3. Short Bones Are Cube-shaped
Short bones are about as long as they are wide. Located in the wrist and ankle joints, short bones provide stability and some movement.
4. Irregular Bones Have Complex Shapes
Irregular bones vary in shape and structure and therefore do not fit into any other category For example, the vertebrae, irregular bones of the vertebral column, protect the spinal cord.
5. Sesamoid Bones Reinforce Tendons
Sesamoid bones are bones embedded in tendons. These small, round bones are commonly found in the tendons of the hands, knees, and feet.

Anatomy and Metallic Biomaterials
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