This course will provide an overview of the development and biology of skeletal tissues, introduce current techniques used to study skeletal physiology and examine the biological bases of common musculoskeletal diseases and their treatments.

Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120, Physiology 3140A and either Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E or the former Physiology 3130Z; or Physiology 3120 (with a mark of at least 75%) and Physiology 3140A.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.