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

Chapter 7: Skeletal System

Learning Outcomes

7.1 Introduction
        1  Discuss the living tissues found in bone even though bone appears to be inert.
7.2 Bone Structure
        2  Classify bones according to their shapes, and name an example from each group.
        3  Describe the macroscopic and microscopic structure of a long bone, and list the functions of these parts.
7.3 Bone Development and Growth
        4  Distinguish between intramembranous and endochondral bones, and explain how such bones develop and grow.
        5  Describe the effects of sunlight, nutrition, hormonal secretions, and exercise on bone development and growth.
7.4 Bone Function
        6  Discuss the major functions of bones.
7.5 Skeletal Organization
        7  Distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeletons, and name the major parts of each.
7.6 Skull–7.12 Lower Limb
        8  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.
        9  Describe the differences between male and female skeletons.
7.13 Life-Span Changes
       10  Describe life-span changes in the skeletal system.