Discuss the various disorders of the skeletal system, their causes, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment.

Week 6 Discussion: Bone Tissue

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook reading
Lesson
Minimum of 1 scholarly source
In your reference for this assignment, be sure to include both your text/class materials AND your outside reading(s).

Initial Post Instructions
In this unit, you are learning about anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system as well as similarities and differences between the male and female skeletal system. In your initial post, address one of the following topics:

Describe functions of the skeletal system.
Compare and contrast the components that make up the axial and appendicular skeleton.
Distinguish the structural differences between the male and female skeleton.
Discuss the various disorders of the skeletal system, their causes, symptoms, prognosis, and treatment.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer or the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric.

Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes (CO): 4

Posts must be on separate days
Discussion Guidelines – General Education

Purpose
Threaded discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In the discussions, students will do the following:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week.
Integrate scholarly resources.
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates.
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner.
Participation Requirements
Post a minimum of 2 substantive posts in each graded discussion: 1 initial post and 1 follow-up post.
These 2 posts must be on 2 separate days Monday through Sunday. (Initial posts made before Monday will not be graded.)
The number of graded discussions may vary depending on the course.

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