Bone Parts and Shapes

Bone Parts and Shapes

Grade 21 · Science · 45 min· Standard

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe the major parts of a bone and classify bones by their shapes.

Warm-Up Video

CrashCourse · 10:38

The Skeletal System: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #19

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    The axial skeleton includes bones along the body's vertical axis, such as the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

  • 2

    Bones are classified by shape as long, short, flat, or irregular bones.

  • 3

    Bone remodeling is carried out by osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts to maintain bone structure.

Practice Questions

7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name the four classifications of bones based on their shapes, and give one example of each.

Teacher Guide

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