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Question 9 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone?

Answer
A
sternum
B
tarsal
C
mandible
D
femur

Explanation

Bones are classified by shape. The mandible (lower jaw) has a complex shape that does not fit the long, short, or flat bone categories, so it is an irregular bone. The femur is a long bone, the tarsals are short bones, and the sternum is a flat bone.

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