Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 7: Skeletal System

Learning Outcomes

7.1 Introduction
1: List the active tissues found in a bone.

7.2 Bone Structure
2: Describe the macroscopic and microscopic structure of a long bone, and list the functions of these parts.

7.3 Bone Development and Growth
3: Distinguish between intramembranous and endochondral bones, and explain how such bones develop and grow.

7.4 Bone Function
4: Discuss the major functions of bones.

7.5 Skeletal Organization
5: Distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeletons, and name the major parts of each.

7.6 - 7.12 Skull - Lower Limb
6: Locate and identify the bones and the major features of the bones that compose the skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, pectoral girdle, upper limb, pelvic girdle, and lower limb.

7.13 Joints
7: Classify joints according to the type of tissue binding the bones together, describe the different joint characteristics, and name an example of each joint type.
8: List six types of synovial joints, and describe the actions of each.
9: Explain how skeletal muscles produce movements at joints, and identify several types of joint movements.