Overview
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Learn the complete structure of the human skeletal system through comprehensive tutorials covering every major bone from the skull to the foot bones. Master skull anatomy including bone identification, sutures, landmarks, and fontanelles before progressing through the axial skeleton with detailed coverage of the anterior thoracic wall and vertebral column landmarks. Explore the appendicular skeleton systematically, beginning with the upper limb including the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and hand bones, while understanding key joint structures and actions of the glenohumeral and elbow joints. Continue with lower limb anatomy featuring the pelvis and os coxae osteology, femur, tibia, fibula, and foot bones, alongside comprehensive analysis of hip and knee joint structure and actions. Gain thorough understanding of both upper and lower limb skeletal organization through this detailed anatomical study designed for students seeking complete mastery of human bone structure and joint mechanics.
Syllabus
Skull bones, sutures and landmarks
The Skull
Skull fontanelles
Anterior Thoracic wall
Vertebral column
Vertebral landmarks
Clavicle
Glenohumeral joint: Structure and actions
Scapula
Humerus
Elbow joint. Structure and actions
Radius and Ulna
Bones of the hand
Hip joint structure and actions
Pelvis Osteology (Os coxa)
Femur
Knee joint structure and actions
Tibia and Fibula
Bones of the Foot
Skeleton of the Upper Limb
Skeleton of the Lower Limb
Taught by
The Noted Anatomist