Question

Bones are classified as : \[ \begin{aligned} A.&\ \text{long bone} B.&\ \text{fibrous bone} C.&\ \text{flat bone} D.&\ \text{sesamoid bone} E.&\ \text{condyloid bone} \end{aligned} \] Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. A, B, E only
• B. A, E, C only
• C. A, C, D only
• D. A, D, E only

Hint:

Sesamoid bones develop within tendons, and the patella (kneecap) is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Bones in the human body are classified according to their shape and structure. Common classifications include:
• Long bones
• Short bones
• Flat bones
• Irregular bones
• Sesamoid bones Fibrous bone and condyloid bone are not standard classifications of bones by shape.

Step 1: Identify valid bone classifications.
Among the given options: \[ \text{Long bone, Flat bone, and Sesamoid bone} \] are recognized categories of bones.

Step 2: Eliminate incorrect classifications.

• Fibrous bone is not a standard structural classification of bones.
• Condyloid refers to a type of joint, not a bone classification.

Step 3: Choose the correct combination.
Thus, the correct set is: \[ A, C, D \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(C)\ A, C, D\ \text{only}} \]