Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics

  1. Classification of Bones
    1. Classification by Shape
      1. Long Bones
        1. Structure
          1. Functional Significance
          2. Short Bones
            1. Structure
              1. Functional Significance
              2. Flat Bones
                1. Structure
                  1. Functional Significance
                  2. Irregular Bones
                    1. Structure
                      1. Functional Significance
                      2. Sesamoid Bones
                        1. Structure
                          1. Functional Significance
                        2. Classification by Developmental Origin
                          1. Endochondral Bones
                            1. Intramembranous Bones

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                          3. Anatomical Terminology and Orientation

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                          5. Gross Anatomy of Bone