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

A rib is a flat bone, as it is thin and curved with a broad surface for muscle attachment. A long bone, such as the femur, is typically cylindrical with rounded ends, a short bone is roughly cube-shaped, a sutural bone is a small bone located between the joints of certain cranial bones, and a sesamoid bone is a small bone embedded in a tendon, like the patella (kneecap).