A Rib is an Example of a ________ Bone

Question

A rib is an example of a ________ bone.
A) long
B) short
C) flat
D) sutural
E) sesamoid

Accepted Answer

Ribs are flat bones that protect the internal organs in the thoracic cavity. Long bones, such as the femur, are longer than they are wide, and are found in the limbs. Short bones, such as those in the wrist and ankle, are roughly equal in length and width. Sutural bones are small, flat bones found between the joints of the skull, and sesamoid bones are small bones found within tendons, such as the patella (kneecap).