1.

Functions of the Bone

The functions of the bones in the human body are abundant and crucial – far
above and beyond provision of rigidity. Its functions are further divided into
three, namely: mechanical functions which include protection, structure,
movement and sound transduction; synthetic function such
as blood production; and metabolic functions including mineral, fat and
growth storage, acid-base balance, detoxification, and endocrine organ. To
summarize these functions, remember the mnemonic “Some Men Prefer Mini
Skirts, But Can’t Find Enough Skin.”

2. Facial Bones: “VAIN MM PLZ”

Textbooks differ as to what bones to include in the facial skeleton, making a
strict distinction between bones of the neurocranium and viscerocranium.
The hyoid, ethmoid, and sphenoid bones are sometimes included, but
otherwise considered part of the neurocranium. Others also include bones
that can be seen in the frontal aspect of the skull such as the frontal bone.
Note VAIN MM PLZ so you don’t miss out any of the facial bones.

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3. Cranial Bones: “PEST OF”

The neurocranium is comprised of eight bones: occipital, two temporal
bones, two parietal bones, sphenoid, ethmoid, and the frontal bone. They
form major portions of the skull and protect the brain.
 

4. Layers of the Epidermis

Epidermis is the outermost layer of skin. While epithelium is a layer of cells
covering most of the organs separately (eg. epithelium of digestive
system and epithelium of respiratory system), the epidermis itself consists of
a layer of epithelial cells (epithelium). The mnemonic
“Come, Let’s Get Sun Burned” will let you not forget the layers of the
epidermis.
5. Functions of the Epithelium: “PASSIFS”
Epithelium is one of the four basic types of animal tissue, along with
connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue. It refers to layers of
cells that line hollow organs and glands. It is also those cells that make up
the outer surface of the body. The cells vary in structure according to their
function, which may be protective, secretory, or absorptive. Just remember
the mnemonic PASSIFS for its functions.