Anatomy - Skeletal System

Skeletal System Tutorials

• Skull Tutorial

• Self-Tests: Web Anatomy

• Bodyquiz.net Bones Game

• Interactive 3D Skull

• PATTS: the skeletal system

• The eSkeleton Project

• Detailed Skeleton

• Learning Radiology, X-Rays, MRI and PET

Learning Objectives:

7.2 Describe the general structure of a bone, and list the functions of its parts

7.4 Discuss the major functions of bones

7.5 Distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeletons, and name the major parts of each

7.6-7.12 Locate and identify the bones and the major features of the bones that comprise the skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, pectoral girdle, upper limb, pelvic girdle, and lower limb.

Lab: Identify the gross anatomy of the bones in a disarticulated skeleton