Match each bone type with its corresponding description.
-Often described as cube-shaped or box-shaped

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Short bones are often described as cube-shaped or box-shaped.

Answer: B
 Flat bones are thin and generally flat, like the bones of the skull, scapula, and sternum.

Answer: C
 Sesamoid bones are small and round, like a sesame seed. They are often found embedded in tendons.

Answer: E
 Long bones are longer than they are wide and have a shaft and two ends. Examples include the femur, humerus, and phalanges.

Answer: A
 Irregular bones are irregularly shaped and do not fit into any of the above categories. Examples include the vertebrae and facial bones.

Match Each Bone Type with Its Corresponding Description