Osteology: The study of bone Anatomical Terminology and Basic Bone Biology 1 Vesalius
Skeletal Subdivisions Appendicular Skeleton Shoulders and Hips Limbs Cranium Sternum & Ribs Vertebral Column Axial Skeleton Pictures:
Skeletal Subdivisions Postcranial skeleton Cranial Skeleton
Anatomical Position
Prone Supine Pictures:
Anterior Posterior Superior Inferior Directional Terms Pictures: Marie Dauenheimer
Medial Lateral Proximal Distal Directional Terms
Flexion Extension 8 Terms for Movement
Terms of Movement Abduction Adduction
Terms of Movement Medial rotation Lateral rotation
Terms of Movement Pronation Supination
Terms of Movement 12 Circumduction
Overview of Joints: Fibrous 13
Overview of Joints: Cartilaginous 14 Synchondrosis Symphysis
15 Overview of Joints: Synovial
Basic Bone Biology Bone has both a mineral and an organic component Organic: 90% is collagen (a type of protein) Mineral: hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate) Has multiple functions: Mechanical Nutrient storage Cell formation Is responsive to its environment
Classification by Size and Shape 17
Anatomy of a Long Bone
Anatomy of a Flat Bone OpenStax College Bone Structure. Connexions, June 3,
Haversian Canal Volkmann’s Canals
Spongy Bone at the Molecular Level
Bone Growth
Endochondral Ossification 23
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Wolff’s Law = Form Follows Function 25
In your bag… How do the bones fit together? Can you identify: an epiphisis a diaphysis cortical bone trabecular bone Is there a joint? If so, what kind? What movements are possible? Using “Bucky” as a guide, can you determine what bones you have?