Bones

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Mind Map on Bones, created by elerrina_7 on 03/26/2014.
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Bones
  1. Long bones
    1. Shafts and two ends
      1. Outer layer of compact bone
        1. cavity containing bone marrow
          1. Two ends made of cancellous bone
            1. E.g. Femur, humerus, ulna, tibia
            2. Flat bones
              1. flat in shape
                1. two layers of compact bone, layer of spongy bone inbetween
                  1. e.g. scapula, pelvic bone, skull bones
                    1. Strong!
                    2. Irregular bones
                      1. Same structure as flat bones
                        1. Irregular shape
                          1. e.g. carpal and tarsal bones. Vertebrae
                          2. Sesamoid bones
                            1. Small bones developed within tendons
                              1. Assist with movement of joins
                                1. e.g. patella and fabella
                                2. Pneumatic bones
                                  1. Bones that contain air
                                    1. e.g. sinuses
                                      1. Birds have lots
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