BSC 2085
GROSS ANATOMY OF SKELETAL SYSTEM, ARTICULATIONS AND MOVEMENTS OBJECTIVES

Be able to apply the following terms.

• Name the major bones of the axial and appendicular skeletons and describe their most important functions.
• Name, describe, and identify the bones of the skull. Identify their important markings.
• Distinguish between the major functions of the bones of the cranium and the facial skeleton.
• Identify bones containing paranasal sinuses. Discuss the importance of the paranasal sinuses.
• Describe the general structure of the vertebral column and name its components.
• Discuss the structure of a typical vertebra and then describe the special characteristics of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae
• Name and describe the bones of the thorax.
• Identify the bones forming the pectoral girdle and relate their structure and arrangement to the function of this girdle.
• Identify or name the bones of the upper limb and their important markings.
• Name the bones contributing to the os coxa and relate the strength of the pelvic girdle to its function in the body.
• Describe differences in the anatomy of the male and female pelvis and relate these to functional differences.
• Identify the bones of the lower limb and their important markings.
• Describe the criteria used to classify joints structurally and functionally.
• Describe the general structure of fibrous joints. Name and give an example of each of the common types of fibrous joints.
• Describe the general structure of cartilaginous joints. Name and give an example of each of the two common types of cartilaginous joints.
• Describe the anatomical characteristics common to all synovial joints. List factors that help make synovial joints stable-and those that make synovial joints flexible..
• Name and describe (or perform) the common types of body movements.
• Name five types of synovial joints based on the type of movement allowed. Provide examples of each type.

Human Anatomy and Physiology Courses 
at St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus

10/2003