Tags: Anatomical Structure, Bone.
Flat bones are bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment. These bones are expanded into broad flat plates as in the cranium (skull) the ilium (pelvis) sternum and the rib cage.The flat bones are: the occipital parietal frontal nasal lacrimal vomer os coxæ (hip bone) sternum and ribs.
