Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal refers to the system of muscles and bones that enables movement and provides structural support. The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, joints, skeletal muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues, as well as nerves and blood vessels that supply them. Together, these components support posture, protect internal organs, facilitate locomotion, and participate in mineral storage and hematopoiesis.
Bones form the skeleton and store minerals, while joints allow movement. Skeletal muscles produce force for
Functions include movement, posture maintenance, protection of organs, storage of calcium and phosphate, and production of
Musculoskeletal disorders include fractures, sprains, strains, tendinopathies, and degenerative or inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis and
Diagnosis relies on clinical examination and imaging such as X-ray, MRI, or CT, sometimes complemented by laboratory