104: Anatomy of Bones and Joints

104: Anatomy Of Bones And Joints

Bones and joints are the foundation for all movement in the human body. In this lesson, we will investigate the purpose and structure of bones and cartilage, examine different kinds of joint movements, and the implication of skeletal variation in asana. By understanding how our bones and joints affect movement, you will profoundly deepen your ability to teach functional asana and support your student’s yoga practice.

Note for CE Credits: If you are a current teacher taking this course for Yoga Alliance CE credits, you may submit for 2 hours of Anatomy and Physiology credit via the Yoga Alliance website.

In this course, you will learn to:

List five functions of your bones and name and palpate the bones of your skeleton.
Demonstrate the movement and function of the most common joint types and describe the purpose of cartilage.
Evaluate how skeletal variation may affect asana functionality.

Course curriculum

104: Anatomy Of Bones And Joints

1

WELCOME AND COURSE ORIENTATION
- START HERE
- HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE
- SYLLABUS
- ABOUT YOUR FACULTY
- COURSE MATERIALS
- Q&A
2

LESSON ONE: BONES
- JOURNAL REFLECTION #1
- INTRODUCTION
- PURPOSE OF BONES
- COMPOSITION OF BONES
- REAL FEMUR (THIGH) BONE
- BONE SHAPE
- ACTIVITY: INTERACTIVE SELF-PALPATION | CALL & RESPONSE
- QUIZ: BONES
- LESSON SUMMARY
3

LESSON TWO: JOINTS
- INTRODUCTION
- TYPES OF JOINTS
- JOURNAL REFLECTION #2
- TYPES OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS
- SKELETAL VARIATION & ACTIVITY
- QUIZ: JOINTS
- LESSON SUMMARY
4

LESSON THREE: CARTILAGE
- INTRODUCTION
- CARTILAGE: ARTICULAR
- CARTILAGE: FIBROCARTILAGE
- QUIZ: CARTILAGE
- LESSON SUMMARY
5

LESSON FOUR: COMMON INJURIES
- INTRODUCTION
- COMMON INJURIES TO BONES & CARTILAGE
- QUIZ: COMMON INJURIES
- LESSON SUMMARY
6

CONCLUSION
- FINAL ASSESSMENT
- ACADEMIC HONOR
- CONCLUSION & OUTSIDE PRACTICE

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Rachel Scott

Rachel is a teacher trainer, mentor, and author based in Colorado. Practical and funny, she has a keen knack for breaking down complex topics into actionable skills. She loves inspiring her students to discover their voice and realize their passion and potential as yoga teachers. The Program Director for the YTT, she has also written five yoga books and shares her resources freely on you YouTube channel. Find out more at www.rachelyoga.com.
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