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UNIT 6OSTEOLOGY AND MYOLOGY – SKULL/VERTEBRAL COLUMNGeneral Outcome:6.0 The student will be able to identify major bones, joints, muscles, actions andinnervations of the skull and vertebral column.Specific Instructional Objectives:Upon successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:6.1 List the two main portions of the skull.6.2 Identify major bony landmarks of the skull.6.3 Describe the structure and function of the vertebra.6.4 List the number of vertebra at each level.6.5 Identify all listed bony landmarks.6.6 Describe the characteristic differences between all types of vertebra.6.7 Identify the above differences on actual bone samples.6.8 List the primary and secondary curves of the spinal column.6.9 Discuss how the curves above develop.6.10 List the types of joints located in the spinal column.6.11 List the ligaments of the spinal column.6.12 identify main muscles of the head and neck region.6.13 Relate origins, insertions and actions of each muscle.6.14 Identify innervation to each muscle.MSS 0156L: Anatomy and Physiology for Massage Therapy Lab Page 8 of 10