Bones & Joints
This unit covers the anatomy of bones, how bones form and grow, how bones heal, different types of fractures, and the role of calcium in bone formation; including the hormonal regulation of blood calcium levels.This unit also covers the 3 main types of joints, organized structurally and functionally. You will be able to label the parts of a joint, and be able to identify specific movements at different synovial joints.
Suggested Resources
Bone and Muscle: Structure, Force, and Motion by Call Number: QP301 .B56 2011The seeming simplicity of day-to-day movement can belie the complexity of the structures that facilitate motion. More than just a framework around which the body develops, the human skeleton has evolved over time to allow humans to walk and stand upright. Muscles likewise perform a range of functions, without which the body could not manage. This comprehensive book details the anatomy and mechanisms that allow bones and muscles to operate naturally and examines the consequences of disease and injury on these fundamental components of the human body.
Schaum's Outlines: Human Anatomy and Physiology by Publication Date: 2010 (eBook)Chapter 6: Skeletal System
Introduction to the human body -- Cellular chemistry -- Cell structure and function -- Tissues -- Integumentary system -- Skeletal system -- Muscle tissue and mode of contraction -- Muscular system -- Nervous tissue -- Central nervous system -- Peripheral and autonomic nervous systems -- Sensory organs -- Endocrine system -- Cardiovascular system: blood -- Cardiovascular system: the heart -- Cardiovascular system: vessels and blood circulation -- Lymphatic system and body immunity -- Respiratory system -- Digestive system -- Metabolism, nutrition, and temperature regulation -- Urinary system -- Water and electrolyte balance -- Reproductive system.
Joint Structure and Function by Publication Date: 2005 (eBook)The perfect balance of clarity and comprehensiveness--now more reader friendly and visually appealing than ever. This popular text offers the clear, logical discussions of the basic theory of joint structure and muscle action and provides the foundation you need to understand both normal and pathologic function.
Bones and Joints. Films On Demand. Films Media Group, 1995. Web. 7 July 2016.