Skeletal System
Bone structures, functions, & diseases
In this guide you will focus in on bones, including tissues, cells, diseases, and health.
Video Overview
Watch this guide overview video; you can select the closed captioning “cc” option if you would like to see the text.
Skeletal Lecture Guide Contents
The material from this guide and corresponding lecture is assessed on the weekly quiz.
Skeletal Objectives
Organ Systems
Provide examples of different organ systems, including the hierarchy of organ system, organ(s), tissues, and cells.
Skeletal Overview
Describe skeletal system functions and the system’s organs, tissues, and cells.
Bone Structure
Identify and explain the roles of the cells and blood vessels found within an osteon; and describe the research on bone density related to aging and exercise.
Bone Disorders
Explain what a fracture is, how it is repaired, and identify bone fractures in X-rays; provide examples of different forms of arthritis; and describe osteoporosis, including how it relates to bone density.
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