"The human skeleton is composed of around 270 bones at birth."
This topic covers the structure and function of bones, as well as the various types of joints and their movements.
Functions of the Skeletal System: This topic covers the major functions of the skeletal system including providing support for the body, protection of internal organs, facilitation of movement, storage of minerals, and production of blood cells.
Skeletal Structure: This topic covers the basic structure of bones including their composition and anatomical features such as epiphyses, diaphyses, and medullary cavities.
Types of Bones: This topic covers the classification of bones based on their shape and structure, including long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.
Bone Formation and Remodeling: This topic covers the process of bone development from embryonic development to adulthood including the role of osteoblasts and osteoclasts in bone remodeling and repair.
Joints and Articulations: This topic covers the different types of joints in the body including fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints, and the types of movements they allow.
Skeletal Muscles: This topic covers the role of muscles in movement including the anatomy of skeletal muscle fibers, types of muscle contractions, and the organization of muscle tissue.
Osteoporosis and Other Skeletal Disorders: This topic covers common skeletal disorders including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, their causes and treatment options.
Biomechanics of the Skeletal System: This topic covers the principles of biomechanics and how they apply to the skeletal system including bone and muscle forces, joint kinematics, and joint stability.
Comparative Anatomy of the Skeletal System: This topic covers the similarities and differences in the skeletal systems of different animal species, and how these differences contribute to their unique characteristics and behaviors.
Clinical Imaging of the Skeletal System: This topic covers the use of clinical imaging techniques such as X-ray, CT scan, and MRI to diagnose skeletal disorders and injuries.
"The total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together."
"The bone mass in the skeleton makes up about 14% of the total body weight."
"The bone mass reaches maximum mass between the ages of 25 and 30."
"The human skeleton can be divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton."
"The axial skeleton is formed by the vertebral column, the rib cage, the skull, and other associated bones."
"The appendicular skeleton is formed by the shoulder girdle, the pelvic girdle, and the bones of the upper and lower limbs."
"The human skeleton performs six major functions: support, movement, protection, production of blood cells, storage of minerals, and endocrine regulation."
"The human skeleton is not as sexually dimorphic as that of many other primate species."
"In general, female skeletal elements tend to be smaller and less robust than corresponding male elements within a given population."
"The human female pelvis is also different from that of males in order to facilitate childbirth."
"The human skeleton provides support for the body."
"The human skeleton facilitates movement."
"The human skeleton serves as a protective framework for organs and vital structures."
"The human skeleton is involved in the production of blood cells."
"The human skeleton stores minerals."
"The human skeleton is involved in endocrine regulation."
"Unlike most primates, human males do not have penile bones."
"Female skeletal elements tend to be smaller and less robust than corresponding male elements within a given population."
"The human female pelvis is also different from that of males in order to facilitate childbirth."