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Saunders Musculoskeletal Problems RN Nclex 60

Comprehensive musculoskeletal review: anatomy, bone types, structure, and functions. Key for understanding mobility and functional ability—great for NCLEX prep and nursing fundamentals.

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C H A P T E R 60Musculoskeletal Problemshttp://evolve.elsevier.com/Silvestri/comprehensiveRN/P r i o r i t y C o n c e p t s ___________________________________Functional Ability; MobilityI. Anatomy and PhysiologyA. Skeleton1. Axial portiona. Craniumb. Vertebraec. Ribs2. Appendicular portiona. Limbsb. Shouldersc. HipsB. Tvpes of bones: Long, short, flat irregular1. Spongy bonea. Spongy7bone is located in the ends oflong bones and the center of flat andirregular bones.b. Spongy7bone can withstand forcesapplied in manv directions.2. Dense (compact) bonea. Dense bone covers spongy7bone.b. Forms a cylinder around a centralmarrow cavityc. Better able to withstand longitudinalforces than horizontal forces3. Characteristics of bonesa. Support and protect structures of thebody7b. Provide attachments for muscles,tendons, and ligamentsc. Contain tissue in the central cavities,which aids in the formation of bloodcellsd. Assist in regulating calcium andphosphate concentrations4. Bone growth

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