Page 496E: Structure and Movement

The Skeletal System
Visit this site to learn more about the human skeletal system. The site discusses functions and divisions of the skeleton, types of bones, and bone composition.

Exploring the Skeletal System
Go to this site to explore the bones of the human skeleton. Click on any part of the skeleton to zoom in on that part. For example, you can click on the arm to see a closer view of all the bones in the arm and hand.

Muscular and Skeletal Systems
At this site you can learn more about types of skeletal systems and the functions of muscles and bones. Scroll down to see labeled diagrams of the human skeletal system, types of joints, and muscles.

The Muscular System
Go to this site to see images of the three different types of muscles tissue and learn more about various muscles located on the human body.

The Visible Human Project
Visit this site by the National Library of Medicine to find out all about the Visible Human Project. This project seeks to compile a set of data taken from both male and female subjects. Scroll down and click on the fact sheet to learn more about this project.