- Describe the functions of the skeletal system.
- Compare the structures and functions of compact and spongy bone.
- Discuss bone growth and development, and account for variations in the internal structure of specific bones.
- Describe the remodeling and repair of the skeleton, and discuss homeostatic mechanisms responsible for regulating mineral deposition and turnover.
- Name the components and functions of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
- Identify the bones of the skull.
- Discuss the differences in structure and function of the various vertebrae.
- Relate the structural differences between the pectoral and pelvic girdles to their various functional roles.
- Distinguish among different types of joints and link structural features to joint functions.
- Describe the dynamic movements of the skeleton and the structure of representative articulations.
- Explain the relationship between joint structure and mobility, using specific examples.
- Discuss the functional relationships between the skeletal system and other body systems.
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