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Introduction
Introduction
Objectives:
- Describe the primary functions of the skeletal system.
- Classify bones according to shape, and compare the structure and functions of compact and spongy bone.
- Compare the mechanisms of intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification.
- Describe the remodeling and homeostatic mechanisms of the skeletal system.
- Name the components and functions of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
Notes
Notes
Axial
Axial
Objectives:
- Identify the bones of the skull, discuss the differences in structure and function of the various vertebrae and describe the roles of the thoracic cage.
Notes
Notes
The Thoracic Cage
Appendicular
Appendicular
Objectives:
- Identify the bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles and the upper and lower limbs, and describe their various functions.
- Contrast the major categories of joints, and link their structural features to joint functions.
- Explain the relationship between joint structure and mobility of representative axial and appendicular articulations.
- Explain the functional relationships between the skeletal system and other body systems.
Notes
Notes
Joints
The Upper Limb
The Lower Limb
Movements
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