Types of Synovial Joints
Synovial joints are further classified into six different categories on the basis…
Growth of Bone
Long bones continue to lengthen, potentially until adolescence, through the addition of…
Intramembranous & Endochondral Ossification
Intramembranous ossification Intramembranous ossification is the process of bone development from fibrous membranes.…
Bone Tissue
Bones are considered organs because they contain various types of tissue, such…
The Musculoskeletal System
Figure 19.1. Improvements in the design of prostheses have allowed for a…
Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
There are several organs whose primary functions are non-endocrine but that also…
Endocrine Glands
Both the endocrine and nervous systems use chemical signals to communicate and…
Regulation of Hormone Production
Hormone production and release are primarily controlled by negative feedback. In negative…
Hormonal Control of Blood Calcium Levels
Regulation of blood calcium concentrations is important for generation of muscle contractions…


