Introduction

The purpose of this Webpage is to give you a sampling of some of the aspects of Skeletal System. Each of the activities asks you to make a personal commitment to what you like, believe, or feel. There are many things to choose from--interactive views of the skeletal system, cool facts, and even real x-rays involving the skeletal system. Really try to find things that you can connect with. Good luck and have fun!

Internet Activities

Human Skeletal System

1. What is the difference between the anterior and posterior view of the human skeleton?
2. Where is the fibula?
3. How many bones (phalanges) make up a forefinger?

Brief Summary of the Skeletal System

1. What is one function of the skeletal system?
2. How many bones are in the human body?
3. How are bones connected to each other?

Your Gross and Cool Body

1. How do bones move?
2. Are our bones alive?
3. What is bone marrow?

The Skeleton

1. What are joints?
2. What are some diseases of the bones?
3. How many types of bones are there?

Radiology of Skeleton

1. What possible things can go wrong with bones?
2. What does a tumor in the bone look like?
3. What does a bone cyst look like in an x-ray?

Conclusion

While exploring this sampler on Skeletal System, we hope you've had fun, learned, and most importantly connected with some part of this topic. Feel free to go back and delve deeper into these links. You can never learn enough about such an important system!!