Flat bones
Flat bones are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone.
They have a flat shape, not rounded. Examples include the skull and rib bones. Flat bones
have marrow, but they do not have a bone marrow cavity.
What are flat bones?
The bones of your skeleton are classified into several categories, including flat bones. Other
bone types include:
❖ Long bones
❖ Short bones
❖ Irregular bones
❖ Sesamoid bones
Flat bones are thin and flat. Sometimes they have a slight curve. Flat bones serve as a point
of attachment for muscles or protection for your internal organs.
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Examples of flat bones
Flat bones of the skull
The bones of your skull surround and protect your brain and also provide support to your
face. Many of the bones of your skull are flat bones. These include:
Frontal bone. This bone forms your forehead and the upper portion of your eye sockets.
Flat bones are made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone.
They have a flat shape, not rounded. Examples include the skull and rib bones. Flat bones
have marrow, but they do not have a bone marrow cavity.
What are flat bones?
The bones of your skeleton are classified into several categories, including flat bones. Other
bone types include:
❖ Long bones
❖ Short bones
❖ Irregular bones
❖ Sesamoid bones
Flat bones are thin and flat. Sometimes they have a slight curve. Flat bones serve as a point
of attachment for muscles or protection for your internal organs.
.
Examples of flat bones
Flat bones of the skull
The bones of your skull surround and protect your brain and also provide support to your
face. Many of the bones of your skull are flat bones. These include:
Frontal bone. This bone forms your forehead and the upper portion of your eye sockets.
