Skeletal System Careers

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Objective

I can identify healthcare careers that focus on the skeletal system, such as orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

6 questions

1

Describe at least three functions of bones mentioned in the video.

2

Explain the difference between osteoblasts and osteoclasts and their roles in bone remodeling.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

List two healthcare careers mentioned in the video that directly deal with the skeletal system. Describe what an orthopedic surgeon does, based on what you learned in the video. Which type of healthcare professional might help astronauts with bone loss experienced in space, according to the video?

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