Preferred Label : short bone;
Uberon definition : Short bones are designated as those bones that are as wide as they are long. Their
primary function is to provide support and stability with little to no movement. They
are one of five types of bones: long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid. Examples
of these bones include the tarsals in the foot and the carpals in the hand.;
Origin ID : 0013630;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
Short bones are designated as those bones that are as wide as they are long. Their
primary function is to provide support and stability with little to no movement. They
are one of five types of bones: long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid. Examples
of these bones include the tarsals in the foot and the carpals in the hand.
