Classification of bones Long : longer than they are wide 2. Short : About the same in terms of their length and width 3. Flat: Flat shape, not rounded 4.Sesamoid : Small bone commonly found embedded within a muscle or tendon near joint surfaces , existing as focal areas of ossification and functioning as a pulley to alleviate stress on that particular muscle or tendon. 5. Irregular:
Wrist: the carpal bones. Foot: tarsal bones. Distal phalanges. Short bones