Chapter 7 Objectives -- Skeletal System
When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.
1. Describe the parts of a long bone at the gross level.
2. Differentiate between compact and spongy bone.
3. Describe the structure of compact bone at the microscopic level.
4. Describe intramembranous ossification. Tell which bones in the body develop by intramembranous ossification.
5. Describe endochondral ossification. Tell which bones in the body develop by endochondral ossification.
6. Define the roles of osteoclasts and osteoblasts in the remodeling of bones.
7. List the functions of bones.
8. List two types of bone marrow and differentiate between their structures and functions.
9. List the substances normally stored in bone.
10. Differentiate between the axial and appendicular skeletons.
11. List the bones that comprise the axial skeleton.
12. List the bones that comprise the appendicular skeleton.
For objectives 13 - 25, learn only the bones listed in the notes.
13. List each of the bones that make up the cranium and describe their locations.
14. List each of the bones that make up the facial bones and describe their locations.
15. Describe the structure of the vertebral column.
16. Describe the structure of a typical vertebra.
17. List the number of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae found in the vertebral column.
18. Describe the structure of the sacrum and coccyx.
19. List the bones that make up the thoracic cage.
20. Differentiate between true, false, and floating ribs.
21. List the bones that make up the pectoral girdle.
22. Describe the function of the pectoral girdle.
23. List and describe the location of the bones of the upper limb.
24. Describe the structure of a coxal bone.
25. List and describe the location of each bone of the lower limb.
26. Describe the three major types of joints and give examples of where you would find each.
27. Define the terms that are used to describe joint movements.