Guide 2A
Skeletal System
Bone structures, functions, & diseases
In this guide you will focus in on bones, their tissues, and cells.
Video Overview
Watch this guide overview video; you can select the closed captioning “cc” option if you would like to see the text.
Skeletal Guide Contents
Complete all four of these sections before taking the quiz and making your media piece.
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; compare the human skeleton to the skeletons of other species; and explain how the bones of the spinal column are structured and relate this to basic mechanics of picking up heavy objects to avoid a “slipped disc” or other injury.
Bone Structure
Identify and explain the roles of the cells and blood vessels found within an osteon; identify the various joints as well as the bones of the hands and feet; 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.
