Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics

  1. Anatomical Terminology and Orientation
    1. Importance of Standardized Terminology
      1. Anatomical Position
        1. Planes of Reference
          1. Sagittal Plane
            1. Coronal Plane
              1. Transverse Plane
              2. Directional Terms
                1. Superior and Inferior
                  1. Anterior and Posterior
                    1. Medial and Lateral
                      1. Proximal and Distal
                        1. Superficial and Deep
                          1. Ipsilateral and Contralateral
                          2. Bone-Specific Terminology
                            1. Anatomical Landmarks
                              1. Surface Features
                                1. Openings and Cavities

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                              2. The Human Skeletal System

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                              4. Classification of Bones