Chapter 7 Learning Objectives:

After studying this material you should be able to:

1. Differentiate between the 3 types of cartilage associated with bone in terms of histology, macroscopic characteristics, location in the body, and function.

2. Compare and contrast interstitial and appositional growth of cartilage.
3. Describe the various tissues that make up bone.
4. Distinguish between bone as a tissue and bone as an organ.
5. List several functions of bone.
6. Describe how bone is classified by shape and give an example of each.
7. Describe the general features of a long bone.
8. Explain the difference between compact and spongy bone and where each would be found.
9. Discuss the functions of membranes associated with bone.
10. Diagram a cross-section of an osteon and label its major parts.
11. Discuss the three phases of bone development.
12. Compare and contrast the two types of ossification and list which bones of the body are developed from each process.
13. Describe the stages of endochondral bone formation.
14. Explain how mature bone continues to grow and remodel itself throughout life.
15. Explain the role of calcitriol, calcitonin, and parathyroid hormone in regulating blood calcium levels and what the function is of each of these three hormones. 
16. Discuss how estrogen and testosterone affect bone physiology.
17. Name and briefly describe several types of bone fractures and how they are classified.
18. Explain the four major stages in healing a fracture.
19. Discuss some treatment options for fractures.

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