1. Chapter 6
SKELETAL SYSTEM

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State Standards
8) Outline basic concepts of normal structure and function of all body systems, and explain how homeostasis is maintained.
16) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Emergency Medicine, incorporating rubrics from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for the following: a. Basic First Aid care of bleeding and wounds b. Basic First Aid care for burns c. Basic First aid for bone and joint injuries
21) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Athletic Training, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following: a. Assessment of athlete with injured ankle or wrist
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Objectives
Students will describe the function of the skeletal system.
Students will name and locate the bones of the skeleton.
Students will name and define the types of joints.
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4. FUNCTIONS Supports body structure and provides shape to the body
Protects internal organs
Allows movement and anchorage of muscles
Provides mineral storage
Discussion: Applying what you know about the other body systems, which ones work in conjunction with the skeletal system to create movement?

5. STRUCTURE AND FORMATION OF BONE
Bones consist of microscopic cells called osteocytes
Ossification is when mineral matter starts to replace cartilage, creating bone. This happens in babies before and after birth.
Discussion: Applying what we just learned would bone be considered a living substance?
Why would a baby need a higher percentage of cartilage vs. and adult?
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STRUCTURE OF LONG BONE
Diaphysis is the long, hollow cylinder of hard, compact bone
At each end of the diaphysis is an epiphysis
The medullary canal in the center, is filled with marrow, and is surrounded by compact or hard bones
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STRUCTURE OF LONG BONE
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8. Discussion
Bone is not a solid material. It contains air pockets and has a mesh-like appearance.
With a partner discuss…
Why do we need bones to have air pockets and a mesh-like appearance vs. being solid? What would happen to our ability to move if they were solid?

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GROWTH
Bones grow at the grow plate between the diaphysis and epiphysis until all cartilage has become ossified into bone.
Osteoblasts are bone cells that deposit new bone
Osteoclasts are bone cells that secrete enzymes to dissolve bone structure
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Discussion
With a partner discuss…. The doctor is trying to determine if Sara, who is 13 years old, is done growing. She is currently 5 foot 11 inches. He takes an x-ray of her wrists and notices cartilage at the epiphysis of the bones. Is Sara done growing yet?
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BONE TYPES
Four types of bones based upon their shape:
Long bones - upper and lower arms and legs
Flat bones – skull, ribs, shoulder
Irregular bones - spinal column
Short bones - wrists and ankles
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Bone types
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13. PARTS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Skeletal system consists of 2 main parts (Axial and Appendicular)
Axial Skeleton consists of:
Skull
Spinal column
Ribs
Sternum (breast bone)
Hyoid bone
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15. Skull
Bones of the skull are not completely attached to each other in early infancy Suture lines- where the bones meet, later hardens together. Cranial bones-protect the brain facial bones-protect and support the eyes ears nose and mouth

17. Spinal Column Strong and flexible
Made of many small bones called vertebra
Supports the head and provides attachment for the ribs.
Discussion: Applying what your know about the abilities of the spine, why would the vertebra not be fused together?
What body cavity does the spine create?

18. Divisions of the spine Cervical Spine- neck area 7 bones
Thoracic-chest area 12 bones
Lumbar- back area 5 bones
Sacrum- five fused bones back of the pelvis
Coccyx- “tailbone” 4 fused bones

19. Discussion With a partner discuss…
Applying your knowledge of the nervous system, what organ does the spinal column protect?
An infant does not have a curve in the lumbar and cervical regions of the spine, this is developed after a certain life event? What event is it and why do you think this might be?

20. Ribs and Sternum 12 pairs of ribs Sternum connects the 2 sets of ribs.
Discussion:
Applying what your know about medical terminology, what cavity do the ribs protect?
Using terminology to describe the sternums position in relation to the ribs.

22. PARTS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Appendicular Skeleton
Shoulder Girdle
Arm
Hand
Pelvic Girdle
Upper Leg
Lower Leg
Ankle
Foot
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23. Shoulder Girdle

24. Arm
Upper Arm
Lower Arm

25. Hand

26. Pelvic Girdle

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Discussion
Men and Womens pelvic girdles are different sizes and shapes.
Research with a partner what the difference is.
Think about why they would be different.
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28. Leg bones
Lower leg
Upper Leg

29. Ankle and Foot

30. Activity
With a partner you will be working to construct an anatomically correct skeleton. You will need to label all of the bones we have discussed, color code them as part of the Axial or Appendicular skeleton, and color the different bones of the skull. You will then work to assemble him or her.
Once you have your skeleton assembled, complete the review questions 2,3,7,14,16,17,18,& 19 Individually.