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6. Bone

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this lecture, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe how bone fulfills the criteria of a connective tissue.
  2. Explain how the composition of bone contributes to its physical properties.
  3. Describe two ways of preparing bone tissue for histological examination.
  4. Compare and contrast the major bone cells (osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts) in terms of structure and function.
  5. Compare and contrast primary and secondary bone.
  6. Compare and contrast woven and dense bone.
  7. Describe the overall organization of an osteon (Haversian system).
  8. Compare and contrast intramembranous bone formation and endochondrial ossification.
  9. Describe the basic process of fracture repair of bone.
  10. Explain the effects of hormones on bone structure.
  11. Describe the role of negative feedback in maintaining homeostasis.

Lectures:

Part 1. General Characteristics of Bone

This lecture provides examines the general characteristics of bone.

Part 2. General Organization of Bone

This lecture provides examines the general organization of bone.

Part 3. Bone Growth

This lecture provides examines bone growth.

Part 4. Bone Physiology

This lecture provides examines bone physiology.

Laboratory:

This video provides an overview of the important concepts to remember as studying histological images to learn about bone.

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