Bone Intercalations

Intercalary bones are small tubular bones that are located inside the long bones of the limbs and serve to connect individual segments. They play an important role in maintaining the strength and elasticity of the skeleton, and also provide flexibility of movement.

Anatomy of the skeletal system: location of intercalated tubular bones Bone inserts are isolated parts or fragments of a single bone of the leg or arm. Bone sleeves can be in the form of solid or closed tubes, they are composed of calcified layers and vary in shape and size. Such parts are found in joints, ligaments, muscle tissue and bones of the skeleton. These are also known as "bone grooves". Insert bones are the internal parts of long bones filled with specialized