How are long bones described

Long bones are hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility. The thigh bone (femur) is a long bone. A long bone has a shaft and two ends. Some bones in the fingers are classified as long bones, even though they are short in length.

No it doesn’t hurt depending on how many fingers they use

Think it's rice because in many countries rice is the main food so it can be traditionally served all at once.