Week 15: Objectives and Goals
Zoology 255L
Exercises 9, 10, 11 & 13

 

Exercise IX - Overview of the Skeleton: Classification and Structure of Bones and Cartilage (pages 81-89)

 

Objectives

  • To list five functions of the skeletal system
  • To identify the four main kinds of bones
  • To identify surface bone markings and functions
  • To identify the major anatomical areas on a longitudinally cut long bone
  • To identify the major regions and structures of an osteon in a histological speciemen of compact bone
  • To explain the role of the inorganic salts and organic matrix in providing flexibility and harndess to the bone
  • To locate and identify the three major types of skeletal cartilage

 

Introduction (page 81)

Term

Description/Definition

Axial Skeleton

-

Appendicular Skeleton

-

  • Figure 9.1 (page 82) - The Human skeleton

 

Bone Markings (pages 81)

Term

Description/Definition

Tuberosity

-

Epicondyle

-

Sinus

-

Fossa

-

Foramen

-

  • Table 9.1 (page 83) - Bone markings

 

Classification of Bones (page 83)

Term

Description/Definition

Compact Bone

-

Spongy Bone

-

Long Bone

-

Flat Bone

-

Irregular Bone

-

Sesamoid Bone

-

Activity 2 - Examining and classifying various bones (page 84) (notes)

 

 

 

Gross Anatomy of the Typical Long Bone (page 84)

Term

Description/Definition

Epiphysis

-

Articular Cartilage

-

Epiphyseal Plate

-

Metaphysis

-

Diaphysis

-

Endosteum

-

Periosteum

-

Activity 2 - Examining a Long Bone (page 84) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 9.2 (page 85) - The structure of a long bone (humerus of the arm)

 

Microscopic Structure of Compact Bone (Page 87)

Term

Description/Definition

Trabeculae

-

Central (Haversian) Canal

-

Osteocytes

-

Lacunae

-

Lamellae

-

Canaliculi

-

Activity 4 - Examining the Microscopic Structure of Compact Bone (page 87) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 9.3 (page 86) - Microscopic structure of compact bone

 

Cartilages of the Skeleton (Page 87)

Term

Description/Definition

Articular Cartilage

-

Hyalin Cartilage

-

Elastic Cartilage

-

Fibrocartilage

-

Activity 5 - Observing the Microscopic Structure of Different Types of Cartilage (page 87) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 9.4 (page 88) - Cartilages in the adult skeleton and body

 

Exercise X - The Axial Skeleton (pages 90-104)

 

Objectives

  • To identify the three bone groups composing the axial skeleton
  • To identify the bones composing the axial skeleton, either by examining isolated bones or by pointing them out on an articulated skeleton or a skull and to name the important bone markings on each
  • To distinguish the different types of vertebrae
  • To discuss the importance of intervertebral discs and spinal curvatures
  • To distinguish three abnormal spinal curvatures

 

The Skull (page 90)

The Cranium

Term

Description/Definition

Frontal

-

Parietal

-

Temporal

-

Zygomatic Process

-

Occipital

-

Foramen Magnum

-

Occipital Condyles

-

Sphenoid

-

Ethmoid

-

Facial Bones

Term

Description/Definition

Mandible

-

Mental Foramen

-

Maxillae

-

Zygomatic

-

Nasal

-

Hyoid Bone

Term

Description/Definition

Greater Horn

-

Body

-

Activity 1 - Identifying the Bones of the Skull (page 90) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 10.1 (page 91) - External anatomy of the right lateral aspect of the skull
  • Figure 10.2 (page 92) - Inferior superficial view of the skull, mandible removed
  • Figure 10.3 (page 92) - Internal anatomy of the inferior portion of the skull
  • Figure 10.4 (page 93) - The sphenoid bone
  • Figure 10.5 (page 94) - The ethmoid bone
  • Figure 10.6 (page 95) - Anatomy of the anterior and posterior aspects of the skull
  • Figure 10.7 (page 96) - Detailed anatomy of some isolated facial bones
  • Figure 10.8 (page 96) - Hyoid bone

 

The Vertebral Column (pages 98)

Structure of a Typical Vertebrae

Term

Description/Definition

Body

-

Vertebral Arch

-

Transverse Process

-

Types of Vertebrae

Term

Description/Definition

Cervical Vertebrae

-

Atlas

-

Axis

-

Thoracic Vertebrae

-

Lumbar Vertebrae

-

The Saccrum

-

The Coccyx

-

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Activity 3 - Examining Spinal Curvatures (page 99) (notes)

 

 

Activity 4 - Examining Vertebral Structure (page 101) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 10.10 (page 98) - The vertebral column
  • Figure 10.11 (page 99) - Abnormal spinal curvatures
  • Figure 10.12 (page 99) - A typical vertebra, superior view
  • Figure 10.13 (page 100) - Cervical vertebrae C1 and C2
  • Figure 10.14 (page 101) - Sacrum and coccyx
  • Table 10.1 (page 102) - Regional characteristics of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae

 

The Bony Thorax (page 103)

The Sternum

Term

Description/Definition

Sternum

-

Xiphoid Process

-

The Ribs

Term

Description/Definition

Vertebrosternal Ribs

-

False Ribs

-

Floating Ribs

-

Activity 5 - Examining the relationship between ribs and vertebrae (page 104) (notes)

 

 

 

  • Figure 10.15 (page 103) - The bony thorax
  • Figure 10.16 (page 104) - Structure of a "typical" true rib and its articulations

 

  

Exercise XI - The Appendicular Skeleton (pages 105-118)

 

Introduction (page 105)

Activity 1 - Examining and Identifying Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton (page 105) (notes)

 

 

 

Bones of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Extremity (page 105)

The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle

Term

Description/Definition

Clavicle

-

Scapula

-

Coracoid Process

-

The Arm

Term

Description/Definition

Humerus

-

Trochlea

-

The Forearm

Term

Description/Definition

Radius

-

Ulnar Notch

-

Ulna

-

Olecranon Process

-

The Hand

Term

Description/Definition

Carpals

-

Metacarpals

-

Phalanges

-

  • Figure 11.1 (page 106) - Articulated bones of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle
  • Figure 11.2 (page 107) - Individual bones of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle
  • Figure 11.3 (page 108) - Bone of the right arm
  • Figure 11.4 (page 109) - Bones of the right forearm
  • Figure 11.5 (page 110) - Bones of the right hand

 

Bones of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb (page 111)

The Pelvic (Hip) Girdle

Term

Description/Definition

Ilium

-

Iliac Crest

-

Ischium

-

Pubis

-

The Thigh

Term

Description/Definition

Femur

-

Greater & Lesser Trochanters

-

Lateral & Medial Epicondyle

-

Patella

-

The Leg

Term

Description/Definition

Tibia

-

Fibula

-

Lateral Malleolus

-

The Foot

Term

Description/Definition

Tarsals

-

Metatarsals

-

Phalanges

-

Activity 3 - Observing Pelvic Articulations (page 112) (notes)

 

 

Activity 4 - Comparing male and female pelves (page 113) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 11.6 (page 111-112) - Bones of the pelvic girdle
  • Table 11.1 (page 113) - Comparison of the Male and Female pelves
  • Figure 11.7 (page 114) - Bones of the right thigh and knee
  • Figure 11.8 (page 115) - Bones of the right leg
  • Figure 11.9 (page 116) - Bones of the right foot

 

Exercise XIII - Articulations and Body Movements (pages 119-130)

 

Objectives

  • To name and describe the three funcional categories of joints
  • To name and describe the three structural categores of joints, and to compare their structure and mobility
  • To identify the types of synovial joints
  • To demonstrate and identify the various body movements

 

Introduction (page 119)

Term

Description/Definition

Fibrous Joint

-

Cartilaginous Joint

-

Synovial Joint

-

  • Figure 13.1 (page 120) - Types of Joints
  • Table 13.1 (page 122-123) - Structural and Functional Charateristics of Body Joints

 

Fibrous Joints (page 119)

Term

Description/Definition

Sutures

-

Activity 1 - Identifying Fibrous Joints (page 121) (notes)

 

 

 

Cartilaginous Joints (page 121)

Term

Description/Definition

Symphyses

-

Synchondroses

-

Activity 2 - Identifying Cartilaginous Joints (page 121) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 13.2 (page 121) - X-ray of the hand of a child

 

Synovial Joints (page 121)

Term

Description/Definition

Synovial Membrane

-

Fibrous Capsule

-

Articular Cartilage

-

Joint Cavity (w/synovial fluid)

-

Activity 3 - Examining Synovial Joint Structure (page 123) (notes)

 

 

 

Movements Allowed by Synovial Joints

Term

Description/Definition

Origin

-

Insertion

-

Flexion

-

Extension

-

Abduction

-

Adduction

-

Rotation

-

Activity 7 - Examining Selected Synovial Joints (page 128) (notes)

 

 

  • Figure 13.5 (page 126) - Muscle attachments (origin and insertion)
  • Figure 13.6 (page 126-127) - Movements occurring at synovial joints of the body
  • Figure 13.7 (page 129) - Knee joint relationships
  • Figure 13.8 (page 130) - Hip joint relationships