musculoskeletal system

(noun)

An organ system that gives animals (and humans) the ability to move, using the combined actions of the muscular and skeletal systems. It provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body.

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Examples of musculoskeletal system in the following topics:

  • Overview of the Musculoskeletal System

    • The musculoskeletal system is an organ system that enables an organism to move, support itself, and maintain stability during locomotion.
    • The musculoskeletal system (also known as the locomotor system) is an organ system that gives animals (including humans) the ability to move, using the muscular and skeletal systems.
    • The musculoskeletal system is made up of the body's bones (the skeleton), muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together.
    • The skeletal portion of the system serves as the main storage system for calcium and phosphorus.
    • Only skeletal and smooth muscles are considered part of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Fibromyalgia

    • Historically, fibromyalgia was considered a musculoskeletal disorder, but it is now considered a disorder of the central nervous system.
  • Sjögren's Syndrome

    • Sjögren's syndrome, also known as "Mikulicz disease" and "Sicca syndrome," is a systemic autoimmune disease in which immune cells attack and destroy the exocrine glands that produce tears and saliva.
    • In addition, Sjögren's syndrome may cause skin, nose, and vaginal dryness, and can affect other organs of the body, including the kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, peripheral nervous system and the brain.
    • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be used to treat musculoskeletal symptoms.
  • Organ Transplants

    • Tissues capable of transplantation include bones, tendons (both referred to as musculoskeletal grafts), corneas, skin grafts, heart valves, and veins.
    • The cornea and musculoskeletal grafts are among the most commonly transplanted tissues.
  • Impingement Syndrome

    • Corticosteroids actually cause musculoskeletal disorders, which explains the low success rate of cortisone injections.
  • Comparing the Somatic and Autonomic Nervous Systems

    • The peripheral nervous system (PNS, see ) is divided into the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
    • The somatic nervous system controls all voluntary muscular systems within the body, and also mediates involuntary reflex arcs.
    • The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system, functioning largely below the level of consciousness and controlling visceral functions.
    • It is classically divided into two subsystems: the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) and sympathetic nervous system (SNS).
    • The enteric nervous system is sometimes considered part of the autonomic nervous system, and sometimes considered an independent system.
  • Parasympathetic Responses

    • The parasympathetic nervous system regulates organ and gland function during rest and is considered a slowly activated, dampening system.
    • The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS, or occasionally PNS) is one of the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) (shown in ).
    • The autonomic nervous system (ANS, or visceral nervous system, or involuntary nervous system) is the part of the peripheral nervous system that acts as a control system, functioning largely below the level of consciousness and controlling visceral functions.
    • The sympathetic nervous system can be considered a quick response, mobilizing system; and the parasympathetic a more slowly activated dampening system.
    • The parasympathetic nervous system, shown in blue, is a division of the autonomic nervous system.
  • Overview of the Endocrine System

    • The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete hormones, which are chemical messengers that act at a distance.
    • The endocrine system is a system of ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried long distances to other target organs regulating key body and organ functions.
    • Endocrine signalling is typically slow to initiate but is prolonged in response, providing a counterpoint to the more rapid and short lived nervous system signals.
    • The endocrine system is in contrast to the exocrine system which features ducted glands which secrete substances onto an epithelial surface for example a sweat gland.
    • The endocrine systems found in the head and neck include the hypothalamus, pineal, pituitary and thyroid glands.
  • Structure of the Lymphatic System

    • The lymphatic system consists of lymphatic vessels and associated lymphoid organs.
    • In a sense, it is a circulatory system for lymph fluid and the site of many key immune system functions.
    • The structure of the lymphatic system facilitates these general roles.
    • The lymphatic vessels are the lymphatic system equivalent to the blood vessels of the circulatory system and drains fluid from the circulatory system.
    • The lymphatic system is an active pumping system with active pumping segments with a function similar to that of peristalsis.
  • Organization of the Nervous System

    • A nervous system is what allows us to react to the changing environment around us.
    • The nervous system is an organ system that coordinates our actions by transmitting signals between different parts of our bodies.
    • The central nervous system (CNS) is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and retina.
    • Along with neurons, the nervous system relies on the function of other specialized cells called glial cells, or glia, that provide structural and metabolic support to the nervous system.
    • Gross organization of the nervous system, with the peripheral nervous system, the spinal, and the cortical levels.
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