1.4 Explain the classification of bones

Bones are classified into five categories based on their shapes:

Long Bones: Longer than they are wide (e.g., femur, humerus).
Short Bones: Equal in length and width, providing stability (e.g., carpals, tarsals).
Flat Bones: Thin and flat, often curved, providing protection (e.g., skull, ribs).
Irregular Bones: Complex shapes that do not fit into other categories (e.g., vertebrae, facial bones).
Sesamoid Bones: Embedded within tendons, reducing friction (e.g., patella).