Skeletal System by Anita Lu https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm en-us 2022-11-28 18:42:47 UTC 2025-11-11 06:44:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Overview anitalu1 https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400742064 The skeletal system is one of the support systems of the human body. This system is the central framework of the body. It includes all 206 bones in the body, ligaments, tendons, joints, and cartilage. The skeletal system works closely with the muscular system.]]> 2022-11-28 18:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400742064 Function anitalu1 https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400742373 The skeletal system gives shapes and structure to the body giving support to the body. This system also provides protection to organs like the brain with the skull, lungs and heart with the ribs, etc. It also provides movement to the body as muscle, joints, tendons, etc. are attached to the bone. Another function of the skeletal system is that the bone marrow within the bone produces red and white blood cells. ]]> 2022-11-28 18:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400742373 Disease anitalu1 https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400742923 A disease that affects the skeletal system is osteoporosis. This disease thins and weakens the bone making it more fragile and vulnerable to fractures. Fractures are most commonly occurring in hips, spines, and wrists. Osteoporosis makes the bone so brittle and weak that even coughing or bending can cause a fracture. ]]> 2022-11-28 18:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400742923 Career anitalu1 https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400743426 A career that works with the skeletal system are orthopedists/ orthopedic surgeons. They work with the skeletal system because they specialize in bone and joint injuries and disorders. An orthopedist provide rehabilitation to an affected area or function and advising on how to reduce more damage. To be an orthopedic, training includes 4 years of collage, 4 years of medical school, residency, and possibly additional training. They can work at a hospital setting, private clinic, etc. The salary of an orthopedic surgeon can be from 300,000-600,000. ]]> 2022-11-28 18:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400743426 Personal Account anitalu1 https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400744194 Ellen is a 52 year old women who has osteoporosis of the hip and spine and arthritis and has suffered multiple fractures of the neck, hip and shoulder. About 30 years ago, Ellen suffered a compression fracture of a neck vertebrae while sleeping. About 23 years ago, she slipped on a wet kitchen floor and had a spinal compression fracture. Six weeks after that, she suffered yet another compression fracture while walking. Other breaks have included hip and shoulder fractures from falls. She has a small build and the disease has affected other family members are risks factors of osteoporosis. He treatment includes She has taken medication for osteoporosis for more than 15 years to slow down bone loss, calcium supplements for more than 40 years, and a vitamin D supplement.]]> 2022-11-28 18:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400744194 Works Cited anitalu1 https://padlet.com/anitalu1/zkzgw1ly54vcrycm/wish/2400829593 “Four Stories of How Osteoporosis Impacts Lives.” United States Bone and Joint Initiative, 7 July 2016, www.usbji.org/programs/public-education-programs/fit-to-t/four-stories-osteoporosis. 

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“Osteoporosis.” MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html. 

Salary.com, Site built by: “Orthopedic Surgeon Salary in Texas.” Salary.com, www.salary.com/research/salary/alternate/orthopedic-surgeon-salary/tx. 

“Skeletal System.” Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21048-skeletal-system#:~:text=The%20skeletal%20system%20is%20your,also%20called%20the%20musculoskeletal%20system. 
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