Section: Module 2: Lesson 3: Axial Skeleton | Anatomy and Physiology | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Describe the functions of the skeletal system and define its two major subdivisions.
    • Identify the bones and bony structures of the skull, the cranial suture lines, the cranial fossae, and the openings in the skull.
    • Discuss the vertebral column and regional variations in its bony components and curvatures.
    • Describe the components of the thoracic cage.
    • Discuss the embryonic development of the axial skeleton.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 6 hours and 4 minutes.

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