ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the living nature of bone tissue including the mechanisms for responding to load and stress. It presents the types of tissue found in the human skeletal system. The human skeleton is divided into two major parts, axial and appendicular. Loss of bone tissue can compromise health and make bone brittle. The chapter discusses the functions of the skeletal system, specific joint classifications, and the various anatomical components that comprise the skeletal system. The ligaments may also serve to fix a bone to another bone where little or no movement is intended, as in the acromioclavicular joint. The chapter also discusses the role of Wolff's law in bone remodeling and the role of minimal essential strain for bone health, growth, and development. The chapter explores the key concepts of training to improve bone strength and bone. Articulations can be classified by the type of connective tissue used to form the articulation, such as: synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, and diarthrosis.
