Chapter 6: Skeletal System: Introduction and the Axial
Skeleton
Guided
Tour: Visible Human This anatomy site contains
incredible views of the human body. Use the search engine to locate particular
points of reference.
Question: What is available
under a search for the cranium?
Bone Visit this site for information
on specific topics on bone and bone development.
Question: A. What is the
epiphyseal growth plate?
B. What is the Haversian
canal?
Skeletal
System This site serves as an
introduction to the skeletal system. It includes helpful text, movies, pictures,
and sections on history and technology.
Question: Who invented casts?
Bone
Growth and Development A discussion of mineralization
of bone is available at this site. Topics range from Vitamin D, rickets, and
osteoporosis.
Question: What is the cause
of rickets?