Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics

  1. Factors Influencing Bone Health
    1. Nutritional Factors
      1. Calcium
        1. Requirements
          1. Sources
            1. Absorption
            2. Vitamin D
              1. Synthesis
                1. Metabolism
                  1. Functions
                  2. Protein
                    1. Requirements
                      1. Effects on Bone
                      2. Other Nutrients
                        1. Phosphorus
                          1. Magnesium
                            1. Vitamin K
                              1. Vitamin C
                            2. Hormonal Influences
                              1. Parathyroid Hormone
                                1. Regulation
                                  1. Actions
                                    1. Clinical Disorders
                                    2. Calcitonin
                                      1. Sources
                                        1. Functions
                                          1. Clinical Applications
                                          2. Sex Hormones
                                            1. Estrogen
                                              1. Effects on Bone
                                                1. Menopause
                                                2. Testosterone
                                                  1. Effects on Bone
                                                    1. Hypogonadism
                                                  2. Growth Hormone
                                                    1. Effects on Bone Growth
                                                      1. Clinical Applications
                                                      2. Thyroid Hormones
                                                        1. Effects on Bone Metabolism
                                                      3. Physical Activity
                                                        1. Exercise Effects
                                                          1. Loading Patterns
                                                            1. Optimal Exercise Programs
                                                              1. Disuse Effects

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                                                            1. Introduction to Human Osteology