Musculoskeletal System

The Musculoskeletal System is the complex biological framework of humans and other vertebrates, comprising bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissues. This system provides form, stability, supports movement, protects vital organs and aids in the production of blood cells.

Encompassing about 206 bones in adults and approximately 650 named skeletal muscles, the Musculoskeletal System constitutes about half of a human’s body weight. The skeletal component provides the rigid structure to which muscles attach by tendons – fibrous bands that transmit forces to produce motion. Ligaments are another integral part of this system; they connect bones to each other at joints, ensuring stability during movement.

The Musculoskeletal System is also responsible for hematopoiesis – the process by which red and white blood cells are produced in bone marrow. It aids in maintaining homeostasis by storing essential minerals like calcium and phosphorus. A sophisticated marvel of nature’s engineering; it epitomizes how structure dictates function in biology.

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Musculoskeletal System

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Musculoskeletal, Skeletal System

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Musculoskeletal, Skeletal

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Anatomy, Physiology

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Bones, Joints, Muscles

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Human Body Systems

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Skeletal System, Muscular System

Synonyms:
MSK System, Skeletomuscular System

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Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Musculoskeletal Disorders

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Orthopedic System, Muscular Skeleton

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Bones, Ligaments, Tendons