Title: Explain structures and functions of the skeletal system.
Course: Practical Nursing I (14052-I) > Section: Explaining Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

Explanation should include

- two divisions of the skeleton
- types, structures, functions, and formations of bones
- bone marrow, cranial sinuses, and cartilage
- number of vertebrae in each segment of the vertebral column
- difference between male and female pelvis
- changes in the skeleton across the life cycle.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the two divisions of the skeleton, and which bones are included in each division?
- How can the parts, structures, purposes, and formation of bone be explained?
- How can red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow be differentiated?
- Where are the cranial sinuses located? What are their names in each location?
- What are the names of the three types of cartilage, and where is each type located?
- How are the different segments of the vertebral column and the number of vertebrae in each segment identified?
- What differentiates the male pelvis from the female pelvis?
- What evidence can one find that age affects the human skeleton across the life cycle?