The frontal bone of the skull is an example of a(n) _____ bone.
A) long
B) short
C) flat
D) irregular

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The frontal bone of the skull is a flat bone, which is thin and typically curved, with relatively broad surfaces. Flat bones serve as sites of muscle attachment and protect underlying organs. The other options, long, short, and irregular bones, do not accurately describe the structure of the frontal bone. Long bones are cylindrical in shape, with a shaft and two expanded ends. Short bones are small and cube-shaped, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle. Irregular bones have complex shapes that do not fit into any other category, such as the vertebrae of the spine.

The Frontal Bone of the Skull Is an Example of A(n)