Materials Needed:
- Skeletal models or specimens of long bones (femur, humerus, radius, ulna, tibia, fibula)
- Labels or markers
- Notebooks and pens
Procedure:
Carefully observe the bone and identify its key features such as:
- Diaphysis (shaft)
- Epiphysis (ends)
- Metaphysis (region between diaphysis and epiphysis)
- Articular surfaces
- Medullary cavity
Description– Once the bones are identified by the key features, describe each feature in detail. This can include:
- Size and shape of the bone
- Location and appearance of the diaphysis, epiphysis, and metaphysis
- Surface characteristics (smooth, rough, etc.) of the bone
- Presence of any markings such as ridges, tubercles, or foramina
- Articular surfaces and their orientations
- Presence of nutrient foramina
- Type and arrangement of bone tissue (compact or spongy)
The importance of understanding long bone anatomy in fields such as anatomy, anthropology, and forensic science.
Safety Precautions- Handle skeletal models or specimens with care to avoid damage.
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