Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

7. The Skeletal System

Introduction to the Skeleton

Anatomy & Physiology

7. The Skeletal System

Introduction to the Skeleton

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Multiple Choice

Identify which answer correctly distinguishes between the axial and appendicular skeleton.

Axial: Ribs, spine, hip bones. Appendicular: Shoulder blades, finger bones, metatarsals.

Axial: Skull, tail bone, ribs. Appendicular: Shoulder blades, wrist bones, knee cap.

Axial: Heel bone, femur, hip bones. Appendicular: Spine, ribs, skull.

Axial: Carpals, sacrum, humerus. Appendicular: Ribs, hip bones, femur.

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Understand the basic distinction between the axial and appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton includes bones that form the central axis of the body, such as the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and girdles, such as the shoulder blades and pelvis.

Review the components of the axial skeleton: The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column (including the tail bone or coccyx), and the rib cage.

Review the components of the appendicular skeleton: The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, as well as the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton, such as the shoulder blades (scapula) and pelvic bones.

Analyze each option provided in the problem to determine which correctly categorizes the bones into axial and appendicular skeletons based on the definitions.

Identify the correct answer by matching the bones listed in each option to their respective categories (axial or appendicular) and ensure they align with the definitions provided in the previous steps.