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Human Skeletal System - Introduction
Get a clear understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the human skeletal system with this free online course.
Description
The human skeleton is an incredible thing. As well as enabling us to move and protecting our vital organs, the skeleton is even involved in hematopoiesis - the formation of blood cells. In this course you will learn all this and much more about the skeleton, starting with the tissues it is formed from and the structure of our bones. You will learn how the skeleton has two major subdivisions - the axial and appendicular skeletons - and what their separate roles are.
As you progress through the course, you will learn about the different types of bones present in the human skeleton, as well as studying their structure and development. The course then moves on to look at the bones of the cranium and how they are repaired in some circumstances. We then explore how bones come together to form joints and how these joints are categorised according to their relative mobility.
Finally you will study synovial joints, which allow bones to slide past and rotate around each other. This human anatomy course is ideal for students who need to learn about biomedical science and medicine, as well as those who just want to increase their understanding of the human body. So make sure you start your learning journey towards understanding how your body works today.
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Introduction to the Human Skeletal System
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Introduction to the Human Skeletal System - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Human Skeletal System
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Tissue and Tissue Processes of Skeletal Elements
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The Human Skeleton, The Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
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The Skull and Rib Cage
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The Vertebral Column
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The Appendicular Skeleton
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Introduction to the Human Skeletal System - Lesson Summary
Bones and Joints
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Bones and Joints - Learning Outcomes
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Structure of a Typical Long Bone
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The Periosteum of the NAVL
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The Origin and Development of a Typical Long Bone
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The Structure and Development of a Typical Flat Bone
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Bones of the Cranium and the Sesamoid Bones
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Introduction to Joints
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Synovial Joints
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Bones and Joints - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
List the functions of the human skeleton
List the types of bone found in the human skeleton
Identify the structure and functions of the axial skeleton
Identify the structure and functions of the appendicular skeleton
Identify the elements found in a typical long bone
Identify the elements found in a typical flat bone
List the steps involved in bone development
Outline the special conditions of cranium and sesamoid bones
Certification
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