Name ______________________________________
Disorder_________________________
Skeletal Muscular System Disorders Project
Many diseases or disorders can affect the skeletal and muscular system. Below is a list of a few disorders
of the skeletal system. Create a handout/poster describing one disorder. Your poster/handout should
include the following information:
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A descriptive definition of the disorder
Possible causes of the disorder
Possible treatment for the disorder
Ways to prevent the disorder from occurring, if possible.
At least 1 picture or x-ray image
Muscle Strain
Muscle Sprain
Simple Bone Fracture
Compound (Open) Bone Fracture
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Bursitis
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Tendonitis
Below are some useful websites for your research!
Healthline.com
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/
http://www.webmd.com/
Disorder:
Facts
Definition
Causes
Treatment
Prevention
(If possible)