Q: What type of bones serve as points of attachment for muscles and often protect internal organs?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Flat Bones The term “ flat bone” is somewhat of a misnomer because, although a flat bone is typically thin, it is also often curved. Examples include the cranial (skull) bones, the scapulae (shoulder blades), the sternum (breastbone), and the ribs. Flat bones serve as points of attachment for muscles and often protect internal organs.

 Choices:

- sesamoid bones

- irregular bones

- short bones

- flat bones


A:
flat bones