Unit 41 Musculoskeletal System Copyright 2008 Delmar Learning

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Unit 41 Musculoskeletal System Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Unit 41 Musculoskeletal System Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Describe the location and functions of the

Objectives • Spell and define terms. • Describe the location and functions of the musculoskeletal system. • Describe some common conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Objectives • Describe the nursing assistant actions related to the care of patients with

Objectives • Describe the nursing assistant actions related to the care of patients with conditions and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. • List seven specific diagnostic tests for musculoskeletal conditions. Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

The Musculoskeletal System • Skeleton – Bony frame of the body • Muscles –

The Musculoskeletal System • Skeleton – Bony frame of the body • Muscles – Tissues made up of contractile fibers or cells that produce movement – Together, the skeleton and muscles are termed the musculoskeletal system Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Structure and Function • Review the parts of the human skeleton Copyright © 2008

Structure and Function • Review the parts of the human skeleton Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Structure and Function • Review the major muscles of the body Copyright © 2008

Structure and Function • Review the major muscles of the body Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Common Conditions • Many conditions can affect the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints

Common Conditions • Many conditions can affect the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints • Often, when one of these structures is diseased or injured: – Surrounding tissues are also involved Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Range of Motion • Patients who have been ill or confined to bed are

Range of Motion • Patients who have been ill or confined to bed are not as active as usual – Their joints may not move through the normal range of motion daily • Atrophy – Weakness and muscle wasting from lack of use Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Range of Motion • Over time – Muscles become rigid – Joints do not

Range of Motion • Over time – Muscles become rigid – Joints do not move as freely as they once did – Joint movement may be painful because the muscles have shortened from lack of use Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

Range of Motion • When the joint moves – Muscles stretch • This causes

Range of Motion • When the joint moves – Muscles stretch • This causes discomfort or pain – As a result the patient may move even less Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved.

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