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There are five different types of bones in the human skeletal system: long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones.

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A bone is a rigid, semi-solid structure that serves as the skeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and movement via muscles attached to the bones. Bones are made up of a mineralized matrix, mostly calcium phosphate, and collagen fibres.

There are five different types of bones in the human skeletal system: long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones.

1. Long bones include the bones of arms and legs. 
2. Bones in the wrists and ankles are a type of short bones. 
3. Flat bones include the skull, pelvis, and ribs. 
4. Kneecap is an example of the sesamoid bone. The spine contains the most irregular 
5. bones in the body. In total, thirty-three irregular bones were discovered here.