Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

Anatomy & Physiology

8. Joints

Classification of Joints

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How are bones classified based on their shape?

Dense, spongy, compact, and hollow

Long, short, flat, and irregular

Rigid, flexible, elastic, and brittle

Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma

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Understand that bones are classified based on their shape, which helps in identifying their function and location in the body.

Recognize the four main categories of bone shapes: long, short, flat, and irregular.

Long bones are typically longer than they are wide and are primarily found in the limbs, such as the femur and humerus.

Short bones are roughly cube-shaped and provide stability with little movement, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle.

Flat bones are thin and often curved, providing protection and a surface for muscle attachment, like the skull and ribs. Irregular bones have complex shapes that do not fit into the other categories, such as the vertebrae and some facial bones.