Musculoskeletal abnormality
Musculoskeletal Abnormality
Musculoskeletal Abnormality (pronunciation: muhs-kyuh-loh-skel-i-tl ab-nor-mal-i-tee) is a term used to describe any irregularity or deviation from the normal structure or function of the musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system is an organ system that gives humans the ability to move using the muscular system and skeletal system.
Etymology
The term "Musculoskeletal" is derived from the Latin words "musculus" meaning muscle and "skeletos" meaning skeleton. "Abnormality" is derived from the Latin word "abnormis" which means departing from the norm.
Related Terms
- Musculoskeletal Disorders: These are injuries or pain in the body's joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons, and structures that support limbs, neck and back.
- Musculoskeletal System: This is an organ system that gives humans the ability to move using their muscular and skeletal systems.
- Muscular System: This is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body.
- Skeletal System: This is the body system composed of bones and cartilage and performs the following critical functions for the human body: supports the body, facilitates movement, protects internal organs, produces blood cells, and stores and releases minerals and fat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Musculoskeletal abnormality
- Wikipedia's article - Musculoskeletal abnormality
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