It is about human skeleton. The bones in our body and how it works .The Two types of skeleton our body is divided into . It will help The student to learn about our skeleton easily
Introduction to Anatomy: The Sk
Welcome
Introduction
The Skeletal System
Shapes of Bones
Skull Bones
Vertebrae (Spine) 1 Introduction to Anatomy:
Vertebrae (Spine) 2 The Skeletal System
Vertebrae (Spine) 3
Upper Limb Bones
Hip (Coxal) Bones
Lower Limb Bones
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz Answer Keys
Index: Bones by Shape
Acknowledgements
, Introduction to Anatomy: The Sk
Welcome
Introduction
Introduction When you first start studying Anatomy, it can feel a lot like trying to learn a new langua
are a lot of new concepts and words to learn, which can feel overwhelming.
The Skeletal System
Shapes of Bones This tutorial will introduce you to the skeletal system. It provides information about th
Skull Bones functions of the skeletal system, the shapes of bones, and introduces the major bones
skeleton. The goal is to provide a basic foundation you can build upon as you learn and
Vertebrae (Spine) 1 more confident with Anatomy.
Vertebrae (Spine) 2
Each labelled slide is followed by an unlabelled one, allowing you to practice.
Vertebrae (Spine) 3
Upper Limb Bones There are two quizzes at the end of this module to help test your knowledge.
Hip (Coxal) Bones
Good luck!
Lower Limb Bones
Quiz 1 Navigation
Quiz 2 There are two ways to move through this module:
1) Scroll through the PDF
Quiz Answer Keys 2) Click on the title headings on the left side of the screen (Note: this will take you to
Index: Bones by Shape first/labelled page in each section; scroll down to find the unlabelled page)
Acknowledgements
, Introduction to Anatomy: The Sk
Welcome
Introduction
The Skeletal System has many important functions:
• Providing support for the body
The Skeletal
Skeletal System
System • Storing minerals (calcium, phosphate)
Shapes of Bones • Producing red blood cells
• Protecting the organs and tissues
Skull Bones • Allowing movement (the bones act as levers)
Vertebrae (Spine) 1
Vertebrae (Spine) 2 The skeleton can be subcategorized into two divisions:
Vertebrae (Spine) 3
The Axial Skeleton (left, in blue)
Upper Limb Bones Includes: Bones of the skull, vertebrae, sternum, ribs,
Hip (Coxal) Bones
and sacrum
Lower Limb Bones The Appendicular Skeleton (right, in pink)
Quiz 1 Includes: Bones of the upper and lower limbs,
scapula, clavicles, and hip bones,
Quiz 2
Quiz Answer Keys
Index: Bones by Shape
Acknowledgements
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