Irregular Bones

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Bone Types, i.e. the different shapes of bones.
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An irregular bone is one of the types of bones classified by shape.

Irregular bones have complicated shapes that cannot be classified as "long", "short" or "flat". Their shapes are due to the functions they fulfill within the body e.g. providing major mechanical support for the body yet also protecting the spinal cord (in the case of the vertebrae).

Examples:

More about the Skeletal System: This section includes pages about:	See also glossary pages about:
The Human Skeleton The Structure & Functions of Bones Skeletal Conditions & Disorders Bone Markings & Features on Bones Types of Joints Types of Fractures	Head and Neck Bones Arm & Hand Bones Legs and Foot Bones Features on scapula bone
For further information see also books about orthopaedics.

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