Title: Identify the major structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Course: Home Health Aide (14053) > Section: Understanding Body Systems and Disorders

Identification should include

- the names and locations of the major structures of the system
- the basic functions of the system
- the basic function of each structure.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the two major divisions of the skeleton, and which bones are included in each division?
- What is the basic structure/composition of bone?
- What are the main functions of bones?
- How are bones attached to other bones?
- How can red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow be differentiated?
- What are the five divisions of the vertebral column?
- How would you describe the different muscle and joint movements?
- What are some of the effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system?
- What are some ways to reduce the effects of aging on the human skeleton?
- What are the differences between flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction?
- What signs and symptoms should be reported?
- What actions can a home health aide take to help prevent problems with the musculoskeletal system?
- What are some age-related changes to the musculoskeletal system?