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The Skeletal System

Functions of Bones Learning Objectives
Terminology
Classification of Bones According to Gross • Define and be able to explain the signifi-
Appearance cance of the bold italic terms in this
chapter.
Axial Skeleton • Describe the functions of bones.
Skull • Be able to use standard descriptive terms
Vertebral Column that describe gross features of bones.
Sternum and Ribs • Be able to classify bones on the basis of
Appendicular Skeleton their overall shape.
Thoracic Limbs • Define and identify the bones of the
axial skeleton.
Pelvic Limbs
• Define and identify the bones of the
appendicular skeleton. Recognize the
important distal modifications of
the limbs of domestic animals.

Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Eighth Edition. Anna Dee Fails and Christianne Magee.
© 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published 2018 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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