After you have studied this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Classify bones according to their shapes and name an example from each group.

2. Describe the general structure of a bone and list the functions of its parts.

3. Distinguish between intramembranous and endochondral bones, and explain how such bones grow and develop.

4. Describe the effects of sunlight, nutrition, hormonal secretions, and exercise on bone development.

5. Discuss the major functions of bones.

6. Distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeletons, and name the major parts of each.

7. Locate and identify the bones and the major features of the bones that comprise the skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage, pectoral girdle, upper limb, pelvic girdle, and lower limb.

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