Intro
What is the skeletal system?
The skeletal system is the body's structure made up of bones, joints, cartilage and connective tissue.
What does the skeletal system support?
The skeletal system supports the body weight and structure.
Support, protect, and move the body.
What type of disorder is Scoliosis?
A spinal disorder.
A cast.
How many bones are in the human body?
The total amount of bones in the human body is 206 bones.
Which internal organs are protected by the rib cage?
The internal organs that are protected by the rib cage is the Heart and lungs.
How does the skeletal system complement the nervous system?
By providing physical protection to vital nervous system components like the brain and spinal cord.
A condition that affects the joints in the body.
What kind of skeletal issues do EMS have to look out for?
Soft tissue damage, strains, amputation, fractures, dislocation.
What is the skeletal system also known as?
Where in the bone does blood cells production primarily occur?
Blood cells production primarily occurs in the bone marrow.
How does the skeletal system complement the endocrine system?
By acting as a storage site for minerals like calcium and by releasing hormones like osteocalcin.
What is Osteoporosis?
A disease that causes bones to become fragile. its a leading cause of fractures, typically found in elderly people.
How does EMS help resolve broken bones?
Immbolizing, transporting the patient, managing pain, and reducing further injury.
What bone is the strongest and longest in the human body?
What mineral is stored within the bones in large quantities?
The mineral that is stored within the bones in large quantities is Calcium.
How does the skeletal system work with the digestive system?
Supporting it, giving it structure, and allowing it to function.
What is Osteoarthritis?
A type of arthritis that breaks down cartilage in the joints, most often in the hands, hips, and knees.
What are ways that EMS treat fractures?
Immobilized, realigned, and transported patients.
The process of new bone formation is called ossification.
What do you call the cells that break down bone?
The calls that break down bone is called Osteoclasts.
How does the respiratory system work with the skeletal system?
Providing a protective framework around the lungs, primarily through the rib cage, which shields them from injury and allows for proper expansion and contraction during breathing.
Define Rickets
A vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency causes a disease that affects children. It can lead to weak bones, delayed development, and skeletal abnormalities.
Why is the Skeletal system important to EMS?
The skeletal system is crucial to EMS because it provides the body's structural frame work, protecting vital organs from injury, allowing for movement, and indicating potential trauma sites through bone deformities.