Classification of bones applied to performance in physical activities and sports | Physical education

Starter quiz

Which bone is shown in this image?

clavicle

sternum ✓

humerus

scapula

breast bone
Which bone is located in the upper arm?

humerus ✓

radius

femur

carpals
Which image is correct for the scapula?
Which part of the body are the tarsals found?

feet ✓

arm

chest

head
Match the bone to the correct location of the body.

cranium

⇔

head ✓

sternum

⇔

chest ✓

femur

⇔

upper leg ✓

tibia

⇔

lower leg ✓

radius

⇔

lower arm ✓
Place the bones in the correct order starting at the head and moving to the feet.

1

⇔

cranium

2

⇔

scapula

3

⇔

pelvis

4

⇔

femur

5

⇔

fibula

6

⇔

tarsals

Exit quiz

Which of the following is classified as a flat bone?

humerus

femur

sternum ✓

tarsals
Which image shows an example of a short bone.
Match the bone to the correct bone classification.

tibia

⇔

long bone ✓

tarsals

⇔

short bone ✓

cranium

⇔

flat bone ✓

vertebral column

⇔

irregular bone ✓
Match the bone classification with the correct function.

long bones

⇔

leverage and movement ✓

shorts bones

⇔

weight bearing ✓

flat bones

⇔

protection of vital organs ✓

irregular bones

⇔

protection and muscle attachment ✓
Flat bones are essential to protect vital ...

'organs' ✓
Short bones support the body and bear ...

'weight' ✓

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Key learning points

The shape and type of bones determines their function
Short bones are used for fine movements
Long bones are used for gross movements
Flat bones are used for protection of vital organs
Irregular bones are used for protection and muscle attachment

Common misconception

Little bones in the hand and foot are not considered long bones.

Bones are classified based on their shape, if the shaft is longer than than the width and depth of a bone, it is referred to as a long bone even if it is small in size.

Keywords

Short bone - a small bone that is used for weight bearing
Long bone - a large bone that is used for leverage and movement
Flat bone - a bone that protects a vital organ and provides a flat surface for muscle attachment
Irregular bone - a bone shaped to provide protection and muscle attachment