Classification of Bones on the Human Skeleton

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Classification of Bones on the Human Skeleton
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All the bones you see below can be categorised
into the following groupsLong Bones, Short
Bones, Flat Bones, Irregular Bones.
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Lets put them into the four categories.
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Can we identify what each category does for the
body in sport?

• Long Bones Act as levers, for movement. ie.
  running, jumping.

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Short Bones These are used for very fine
movements at the ankle and wrist.

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Flat Bones (plate bones) they protect vital
organs
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Irregular Bones These protect vital organs too!