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The Big Picture:
Keep the following understandings in mind as we move through the unit
 * The skeleton is a dynamic, constantly changing framework for the body
 * The components parts of the skeleton are all specifically designed to suit their function and create a structure greater then the sum of its parts
 * Homeostasis is an integral control mechanism in the body and homeostatic imbalance leads to an intrinsic failure in the system
 * Biotechnology is driven by the need to meet human needs and solve human problems.

Essential Questions
You will be asked to answer the following questions during or at the end of the unit. 1. How can we improve on the design of the skeleton? 2. How does the position of bones on the skeleton determine their function? 3. Is the least invasive method of treating various bone disorders necessarily the best? 4. How far can science go in replacing the skeleton?

What you will need to be able to do by the end
//At the end of this unit you should be proficient in the following list of objectives. Check them off as you feel confident you have learned the content necessary to complete them. Proficiency will allow you to use the information to complete various assessments along the way//

1. Identify the axial and appendicular subdivisions of the skeleton (RA) 2. Describe the functions of the skeletal system (RA) 3. Identify and classify different types of bone (RA) 4. Describe some common bone markings and describe their function (AB) 5. Explain the process of homeostasis by describing how the body maintains blood calcium levels (AB) 6. Research and explain the structure of a specialized area of the skeleton 7. Distinguish between osteoblast, osteoclast and osteocyte function (TB) 8. Relate the structure of long bone to its function (DB) 9. Explain the role of the bone matrix (DB) 10. Describe the mechanism of bone remodeling and predict how bone remodeling will impact the skeleton in the future (BD) 11. Identify and describe the various types of bone fractures (JAG) 12. Describe the stages of bone healing (JEG)
 * __Skeletal System Overview__**

13. Identify and name the bones of the skull (JH) 14. Compare and contrast the fetal and adult skulls and explain the role of the fontanels (KH) 15. Identify and distinguish between bones from the different vertebral regions (CC) 16. Explain how and why bones from different vertebral regions are structured differently (JC) 17. Explain the importance of invertebral disks and spinal curvature (SK) 18. Explain how a spinal tap used to diagnose spinal cord and brain imbalances (TL) 19. Compare different spinal abnormalities (GL) 20. Explain how the structure of the ribs and sternum enables the functioning of the thoracic cavity (SM)
 * __Axial Skeleton__**

21. Explain the difference between the male and female pelvis (KM) 22. Name, and explain the shape of, the bones of the appendicular skeleton (AP, AP, SN)
 * __Appendicular skeleton__**

23. Explain how the structure of a synovial joint is adapted to the function it performs (SS) 24. Identify the joints and the movement they allow (CS) 25. Examine the structure and build a model of a named joint and describe its range of motion 26. Research and explain the procedure for artificially replacing a named joint
 * __Joints (Articulations)__**

__**Homeostatic Imbalance**__ 27. Relate the causes of arthritis, osteoarthritis and gout to an intrinsic failure of a system (AT) 28. Explain the invasive, and noninvasive, treatments of skeletal and bone disorders (KX) 28. Redesign the skeleton to eliminate some of the major problems associated with skeletal system abnormalities

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