This 45 slide Power Point presentation will introduce your students to the skeletal system. Topics include: functions of skeletal system, bone marrow, types of bones (long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid), gross anatomy of long bones, microscopic anatomy of compact bone, type of bone cells, cancellous bone, bone formation, nutrients (calcium, and vitamin D).

Ideal for an Anatomy and Physiology or similar course and can be used with the Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Power Point (also available).