Anatomy & Physiology · Systems
The Skeleton & Joints
The 206 bones, what bone does (support, protection, blood cells, mineral bank), how bone remodels and why lifting builds it (Wolff's law), joint types, cartilage and ligaments, and osteoporosis and arthritis.
Step 1 of 5 · Overview30 min read ·
Key idea
Prereqs: Cells, tissues & organs. Next: Mobility & injury prevention; strength training. Sources: OpenStax *Anatomy & Physiology 2e* ch. 6–9; Watson et al., LIFTMOR trial (2018); Crash Course A&P #19–20.Next: 1. Bone