Short Bones

Question

Short bones
A) include the phalanges
B) are solid pieces of compact bone
C) are found in the cranium
D) are primarily spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone on the surface
E) include most of the facial bones

Accepted Answer

Short bones are primarily made up of spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone on the surface. Examples of short bones include the carpals in the wrist and the tarsals in the ankle.