Define long bones. Where do we find them in human body?
1 Answer
Dec 13, 2016
Long bones are those bones that are longer than they are wide and provide strength, support and mobility.
Explanation:
There are five types of bones: sesamoid, flat, irregular, short and long.
The long bones are those that are longer than they are wide. They contain yellow marrow and red marrow which are blood-producing. These bones give strength and mobility to the body and also provide structural support.
Examples are the bones in the legs, the arms, and the phalanges.