Lesson: Skeletal Pathology

What diseases and disorders impact skeletal anatomy and function?

This lesson expands on the knowledge of skeletal anatomy and physiology by examining the various problems that can arise within the skeleton. Cancers, bone fractures, and disorders of the joints will be explored.

Warm Ups, etc:

Oops, You Broke It - students review bone fracture classification and practice diagnosing fractures from images.

ID Skeletal Disorders - review skeletal cancers and joint disorders

Instruction, Presentations, Assignments, Activities, etc:

Chart - Fractures - demo the Greenstick!

Chart - Skeletal Pathology

Presentation - Skeletal Pathology - review key concepts, includes images