OpenStax
Open Stax: Calcium Interactions of the Skeletal System and Other Organ Systems
This site provides a plethora of information regarding calcium homeostatis and interactions of the skeletal system. Disorders such as hypocalemia and hypercalcemia are discussed.
Other
Introductory Anatomy: Bones
In addition to providing information on the function of bones in our body, this website includes tips for classifying and identifying specific bones of the skeletal system.
Other
Danil Hammoudi, Md: Anatomy and Physiology Course
This page has complete course material for a beginning human anatomy course and everything can be downloaded. There are readings and presentations on all the major systems and organs of the human body, with lots of detailed, labeled...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Muscular System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human muscular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota: Anatomy Image Bank
Hundreds of anatomy diagrams for classroom or medical use. Each image represented is a simple black-and-white professional drawing of a specific part of the human body.
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Muscular System
Study several microscopic specimens taken from the three different types of muscle tissues: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
BBC
Bbc: Applied Anatomy and Physiology: Muscles and Movement
Learn what muscles are, how they are classified, and how they are attached to the body's skeletal system. This site contains several definitions, illustrations showing the parts of muscles, and a quiz to test your knowledge of muscles...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
This article from Family Doctor.org provides in depth terminology and helpful diagrams. This site has links to related articles to learn more about the musculoskeletal system.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Anatomy
Take this practice quiz to test your knowledge of human anatomy. See how fast you can name the different parts of the skeleton from different views: the back, front, skull, or even the arms. By changing the level, it is appropriate for...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Virtual Knee Replacement Surgery
In this instructional activity, young scholars will take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a total knee replacement surgery. Great instructional activity for an Anatomy and Physiology class with a focus on the Skeletal System.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
The axial skeleton begins to form during early embryonic development. However, growth, remodeling, and ossification continue for several decades after birth before the adult skeleton is fully formed. Knowledge of the developmental...
Other
Get Body Smart: Functional Anatomy of Skeletal Muscles
Brought to you by Get Body Smart, students can learn about the human musculoskeletal system through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include muscles that act on the arm, shoulder, forearm, wrist, palm, digits, anterior thigh,...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Interactions of Skeletal Muscles
This site rpovides information regarding the interactions of skeletal muscles, including their fascicle arrangement and their lever systems.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Motor Responses
Students learn the structure and function of the descending pathways of the motor commands from the cortex to the skeletal muscles.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Appendicular Skeleton
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this Flipchart, students use visual cues and the eraser feature to identify the major bones of the appendicular skeleton. Students will use the visual cues to explain the functions of the skeletal...
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Human
Studying the skeletal parts of a human? Click on various parts of the human skeleton and proceed to select the items to view in detail.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Baboon
This interactive, digital laboratory provides students with a way to examine and learn about the skeletal anatomy of the Baboon.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Slow Loris
This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the slow loris.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Lesser Bushbaby
This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the lesser bushbaby.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Gibbon
This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the gibbon.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Orangutan
This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the orangutan.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons: Ruffed Lemur
This digital laboratory provides an interactive environment in which to examine and learn about skeletal anatomy, in particular the skeleton of the ruffed lemur.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles and Joints
The anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and what the bones, muscles and joints do in our bodies are explained. Interactive diagrams show the internal structure of a bone, and how muscles and joints work together. Major disorders of the...
Curated OER
Kids Health: How the Body Works
A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.