Bones That are Relatively Long and Slender, Consisting of a Shaft

Question

Bones that are relatively long and slender, consisting of a shaft with two ends are
A) long bones.
B) flat bones.
C) sesamoid bones.
D) short bones.
E) irregular bones.

Accepted Answer

Long bones are characterized by having a shaft (diaphysis) with two ends (epiphyses) that are often wider than the shaft. Examples of long bones include the femur, humerus, and phalanges.