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BMS Chapter 7
Skeletal System and Joints
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/21/2012

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Discuss the active tissues found in a bone.
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bone tissue
cartilage
dense connective tissue
blood
nervous tissue
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List the general functions of the skeletal system.
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Classify bones according to their shapes, and name an example from each group.
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LONG BONES-forearm and thigh bone
SHORT BONES- "cubelike" lengs & width =
wrist and ankles
FLAT BONES- platelike, broad surfaces, ribs, scapulae
IRREGULAR BONES- vertebrae, variety of shapes, usually connected to other bones
SESAMOID (ROUND) BONES- small, nodular, in tendons next to joints. kneecap (patella) is an ex.
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Describe the macroscopic and microscopic structure of a long bone, and list the functions of these parts. Also, be able to draw the structures of a long bone.
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Distinguish between intramembranous and endchondral bones and briefly explain how such bones develop and grow.
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Describe the effects of sunlight, nutrition, hormonal secretions, and exercise on bone development and growth
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Discuss the major functions of bones.
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Distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeletons, and name the major parts of each.
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Understand the regions of the vertebral column and associated structures (e.g.intervertebral discs). What are some postural abnormalities?
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Describe lifespan changes in the skeletal system.
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Describe the and be able to draw basic components of a synovial joint
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What are the 6 types of synovial joints? Be prepared to provide an example of each in the body.
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Describe the relationship between joint mobility and stability.
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Define all of the common joint movements and be prepared to apply them.
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