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I. Functions of the Skeletal System

a. Support

b. Movement

c. Storage

d. Red blood cell production

e. Protection

II. Bone Tissue a. Compact Bone

b. Spongy Bone

c. Osteocytes

d. Periosteum

e. Endosteum

i. Osteoblasts –

ii. Osteoclasts –

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III. Long Bone Anatomy

a. Proximal Epiphysis

b. Diaphysis

c. Distal Epiphysis

d. Medullary Cavity

i. Yellow Marrow

ii. Red Marrow

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IV. Microscopic Anatomy of Bone (Osteons)

a. Lamella

b. Lacuna

c. Central Canals

d. Canaliculi

V. Bone Growth (Ossification)

a. Composition of embryonic bone

b. Direction of bony tissue growth

c. Epiphyseal plates

d. Epiphyseal line

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VI. Divisions of the Skeleton

a. Axial Skeleton

b. Appendicular Skeleton

VII. Skull

a. Sutures

b. Fontanels

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VIII.Sinuses

IX. Hyoid Bone

X. Middle Ear Bones

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XI. Vertebral Column

a. Cervical

i. Atlas –

ii. Axis –

b. Thoracic

c. Lumbar

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XII. Ribs and Sternum

a. Function

b. True Ribs

c. False Ribs

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XIII.Appendicular Skeleton

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XIV. Appendicular

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XV. Classification of Bones

a. Long Bones

b. Short Bones

c. Flat Bones

d. Sesamoid Bones

e. Irregular Bones

XVI. Articulations

a. Synarthrosis

i. Example

b. Amphiarthrosis

i. Example

c. Diarthrosis

i. Example

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XVII. Diarthrosis Joint Anatomy

a. Articular Cartilage

b. Synovial Membrane

c. Synovial Fluid

d. Ligaments

e. Menisci

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XVIII. Types of Synovial Joints

a. Ball and Socket

i. Example:

b. Hinge

i. Example:

c. Condylar

i. Example:

d. Saddle

i. Example:

e. Gliding

i. Example:

f. Pivot

i. Example:

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XIX. Injuries

a. Sprain

b. Dislocation

c. Simple/Closed Fracture

d. Compound/Open Fracture

e. Greenstick Fracture

f. Comminuted Fracture

XX. Bone Disorders

a. Brittle Bone Disease

b. Osteoporosis

c. Scoliosis

d. Osteoarthritis

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