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Human Osteology and Bone Mechanics
1. Introduction to Human Osteology
2. The Human Skeletal System
3. Anatomical Terminology and Orientation
4. Classification of Bones
5. Gross Anatomy of Bone
6. Types of Bone Tissue
7. Bone Composition and Matrix
8. Cellular Components of Bone
9. Microscopic Architecture of Bone
10. Bone Development and Growth
11. Fundamentals of Biomechanics
12. Mechanical Properties of Bone
13. Bone Adaptation and Remodeling
14. Microdamage and Fatigue
15. Bone Fracture Mechanics
16. Fracture Classification and Healing
17. Methods for Studying Bone
18. Clinical Applications
19. Forensic and Archaeological Applications
20. Factors Influencing Bone Health
Microscopic Architecture of Bone
Lamellar Bone
Osteons
Haversian Canal
Concentric Lamellae
Lacunae
Canaliculi
Cement Lines
Interstitial Lamellae
Circumferential Lamellae
Outer Circumferential Lamellae
Inner Circumferential Lamellae
Woven Bone
Structure
Occurrence
Role in Development and Repair
Vascular Supply
Nutrient Arteries
Periosteal Vessels
Metaphyseal Vessels
Epiphyseal Vessels
Volkmann's Canals
Haversian Canals
Innervation
Sensory Innervation
Autonomic Innervation
Pain Pathways
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