Short bones
A) include the phalanges
B) are solid pieces of compact bone
C) are found in the cranium
D) are primarily spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone on the surface
E) include most of the facial bones

Question

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Short bones are primarily spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone on the surface. Examples include the carpals and tarsals in the hands and feet. Some of the phalanges are actually classified as long bones. The cranium and facial bones are classified as flat bones.

Short Bones