I. Osteology (bone histology)
     A. Identify major functions of the skeletal system:
         1. support/protection
         2. calcium reservior
         3. site of blood cell production
     B. Describe general organization of the skeletal system:
         1. 206 bones (adult), over 300 as an infant
         2. Axial Skeleton (80 bones)
         3. Appendicular Skeleton (126 bones)
         4. Can classify bones according to shape;
            a. Long bones; flat bones; irregular bones; sesamoid bones; wormian bones.
     B. Be able to use proper anatomical terms describing bones:
         1. diaphysis
         2. epiphysis
         3. metaphysis
         4. epiphyseal plate
         5. articular cartilage
         6. periosteum & endosteum
         7. compact & spongy bone
     C. Identify the function of bone cells:
         1. osteoprogenitor
         2. osteoblast
         3. osteocyte
         4. osteoclast
     D. Describe the major bone matrix components:
         1. hydroxyapatite
         2. collagen
     E. Distinguish between yellow and red bone marrow: (functions & locations)
     F. Describe the two major processes of bone formation:
         1. endochondral (long bone formation)
         2. intramembraneous (flat bone formation)
     G. Describe the process of bone remodeling & repair:
         1. cells involved
         2. factors affecting bone remodeling
     H. Describe the role of bone tissue and cells in calcium homeostasis:
         1. Describe the effects of these hormones on bone tissue
            a. parathyroid hormone
            b. calcitonin
            c. calcitriol (vitamin D)
            d. estrogen
            e. growth hormone
            f. insulin