No, the bones of the ribcage are not considered long bones. Long bones are typically found in the arms and legs, whereas the ribs are classified as flat bones.
Yes, phalanges and metacarpals are both considered long bones. Long bones are typically found in the limbs and are longer than they are wide, with a shaft and two ends. Phalanges are found in the fingers and toes, while metacarpals are located in the hand.
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i think it is the thigh bone... just gonna add on to your answer your right though the longest bone is the femur. If you are looking for what the long bones are they are the Bones of the thigh, the bones of the forearms, bones of the fingers and bones of the legs. Your Ribcage bones are NOT long bones.
Bones classified into four groups. Long bones,Short bones,Flat bones, and Irregular bones
long bones fore-arm bones
The wrist in general is considered a short bone, as are the carpals. Source - My Anatomy book.
The ankle bones (tarsals) would be considered to be short bones, so the long bones of the foot would be the metatarsals and the phalanges. There are five metatarsals and two phalanges for the big toe but three for all the others. This would make a total of 19 bones (5+2+3x4). In some people, the last two phalanges of the little toe may be fused.
No, a toe is made up of several bones, none of them a long bone. Long bones are the bones that connect at your knee and elbow, bones like the femur.
No, the radius is a long bone. It is one of the two bones in the forearm, between the elbow and the wrist. Short bones are typically found in the wrists and ankles.
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no, they aren't even long. An example of a long bone is the femur.