Question

question for this case study: identify the bone shape for each of the bones that were fractured for ms. wong (in sequence of 1, 2, and 3)

1. fracture of the left humerus at the proximal diaphysis:
2. depressed fracture of occipital bone:
3. fracture of the 3rd lumbar vertebral body:

Explanation:

Long - bones are longer than they are wide, like the humerus. Flat bones are thin and flattened, such as the occipital bone. Irregular bones have complex shapes, and vertebrae are examples of irregular bones.

Answer:

1. The left humerus is a long - bone.
2. The occipital bone is a flat bone.
3. The 3rd lumbar vertebral body is an irregular bone.