After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.

This site helps you understand the human skeletal system, a body system composed of bones and cartilage that performs critical functions for the human body.

This site has a skeleton with points to click on. Each click brings up information on that bone in a separate window. If the windows are resized next to each other, it's point, click, and read.

This site has a skeleton with points to click on. Each click brings up information on that part in a separate window. If the windows are resized next to each other, it's point, click, and read.

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...

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.

This learning module explains bone formation and development. Learn about cartiage, intramembranous ossification, endochondral ossification and bone remodeling.

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.

Here, at this site from the Oregon State University's Organic Chemistry Online Learning Center, are some discussion topics on diseases and disorders, like osteoporosis that affect bones. Here, you can read the information on how to avoid...

The technology now exists where we can replace parts of bones that have worn out. This usually happens at joints. Here is general information on what's involved.

When a teenager overexerts him or herself, pain in the joints can often occur. The injuries usually take place at the ends of the bones where they grow. Check out this article to determine whether or not you're treating your bones...

If you're an active teenager and you frequently experience pain in joints such as your knees, you may have Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment in this article. Links to similar sites are also...

This is an extensive site with information about all types of scoliosis, symptoms, causes and treatment.