Skeletal System
Learning Objectives
After completing this study unit you will learn how to:
Name the main bones of the human body.
Identify the two major subdivisions of the skeleton.
Describe the five main classifications of types of bones, based on bone shape.
List the main functions of the skeletal system.
Types of Joints
Learning Objective
Name the main joints of the upper and lower body.
Identify the articulating bones involved in each main joint of the body
Synovial Joints
Learning Objective
Learn 6 types of synovial joints.
Identify examples for each synovial joint type.
Learn the characteristic structure of a synovial joint.