The skeletal system forms the framework of the body, protecting vital organs and supporting movement. A focused bone assessment helps nurses recognize fractures, deformities, or changes that may point to underlying disease or trauma. In this lesson, we’ll walk through how to evaluate the bones for alignment, tenderness, and integrity — giving you the tools to connect structural findings to overall patient health.
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Video Timestamps:
00:06 An overview of the anatomy and function of bones
00:46 Bone marrow comes in two forms: red and yellow.
01:21 Spongy bone and compact bone in long bones
01:59 Bones grow, get replaced by bone tissue, and have blood vessels for nutrients.
02:37 Neurons act as a communication transmitter system.
03:15 The spine is divided into cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions.
03:51 The nerves from L5 assist leg muscles, sacrum controls bow bladder and sexual functions, coccyx provides structural support to the body.
04:29 Palpate back and spine for alignment issues, deformities, tenderness, and masses.