Textbook chapters (only one of the following books is necessary, the information covered in the concept questions is found in each of the books).
• Chapter 6: Anatomy and Physiology by OpenStax College • Chapter 6: Visual Anatomy and Physiology by Martini and Ober • Sections 7.1 – 7.5: Hole’s Anatomy and Physiology by Shier, Butler, and Lewis
1. Describe the main functions of the skeletal system.
2. Compare and contrast the structure, function, and location of each of the following bone types: flat, sutural, long, irregular, sesamoid, and short.
3. Compare and contrast the epiphysis, diaphysis, and metaphysis locations of a long bone, including the location and physiological significance of the epiphyseal line.
7. Compare and contrast the location and function of the primary versus secondary ossification centers as they relate to the processes of endochondral and intramembranous ossification.