Unit 6 Reflection

In this unit, we learned about the classification of bones, the general anatomy of each type of bone, the functions and dysfunctions of the skeletal system, bone health, and the relationship between: bones, tissue, and joints. Initially, we learned about ossification- the process where the bone is formed- and the many different cells that participate both in the building and destroying of bones. From there we learned about the importance of different vitamins and the affect they have on our bones. Continuing on the theme of bones, we learned that there are four different classifications of the bones- long, short, flat, and irregular. Then we learned the different types of fractures that can range from the bone being totally broken through, to not extending through the bone, to the bone piercing through the skin. After that, we learned how the bone begins to heal itself by inflammation, clots, producing proteins, and then the osteoblasts arrive and begin repairing the bone itself.  After bones, we began to look at joints and how they affect the movement of bones, as well as their different classifications- synarthroses, amphiarthroses, and diarthroses.

I would have loved to learn more about the functions of joints and how they effect the movement of bones. I still have questions about the causes of the different disorders of bones and how they effect the daily lives of those who have them. Second semester, while being closer to the end of the year, I find it easier to stay motivated because there isn't much time left. There are more tests and larger assignments than last semester, so as a result it's harder for me to get a "healthy" amount of sleep each night, and I'm trying to find ways to cope with the stress of the many tests and assignments.