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Define long bones. Where do we find them in human body?

Answer 1

Long bones are those bones that are longer than they are wide and provide strength, support and mobility.

There are five types of bones: sesamoid, flat, irregular, short and long.

The long bones are those that are longer than they are wide. They contain yellow marrow and red marrow which are blood-producing. These bones give strength and mobility to the body and also provide structural support.

Examples are the bones in the legs, the arms, and the phalanges.

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Answer 2

Kai Andersen

Long bones are characterized by their elongated shape and serve as levers for movement. They are found predominantly in the limbs, including the femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, radius, and ulna.

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