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Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal Structure and Function

Description: Consisting of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and their associated nerves, the musculoskeletal system creates the individual`s structural and physical integrity and the framework for movement, while protecting vital organs. This course introduces skeletal muscle gross and microscopic anatomy.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

BONE AND CARTILAGE
4. Objectives
5. The Human Skeleton
6. Bone Anatomy and Histology
7. Types of Cartilage
8. Chemical Composition
9. Progress Check

SKELETAL GROWTH AND REMODELING
10. Objectives
11. Cartilage Growth
12. Ossification
13. Hormones in Bone Development
14. Progress Check

SYNOVIAL JOINTS
15. Objectives
16. Types of Joints
17. Structure of Synovial Joints
18. Shape and Movement
19. Joint Stability
20. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
21. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

List each part of the skeletal system
Name the components and functions of the skeleton
Describe bone and cartilage architecture and composition
Identify different bone and cartilage types
Distinguish between appositional and interstitial cartilage growth
List the growth factors that play an important role in cartilage synthesis
Explain how different hormones impact bone development
Describe intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification
Distinguish between different joint types
Know the joint`s major cell types
Describe the types, structure and function of synovial joints
Describe how different factors affect of synovial joint health

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