The musculoskeletal system Assignment Report

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REPORT1
Executive summary
The musculoskeletal system is responsible for providing support, shape and stability to the
human body and it also helps in movement. This report elucidated on the structure and the
function of the musculoskeletal system and elaborated on the fact that it comprises of joints,
cartilages, ligaments, bones, tendons, and muscles. Sarcopenia was identified as a common
musculoskeletal disorder that commonly affects the elderly people and causes physical
disability and mobility impairment. This disorder is treated typically with resistance training
and strength training. Three other musculoskeletal disorders discussed in the report were
tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and rheumatoid arthritis.

REPORT2
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Structure and function................................................................................................................3
Six major joints..........................................................................................................................5
One named musculoskeletal disorder.........................................................................................6
Three musculoskeletal disorders................................................................................................7
Treatments..................................................................................................................................7
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................8
References..................................................................................................................................9

REPORT3
Introduction
The human musculoskeletal system refers to the organ system that offers the
capability to move, besides providing support, stability, form and structure to the body. It
comprises of the bones present in muscles, cartilage, skeleton, tendons, joints, and ligaments
that support and connect the organs and tissues together1. The skeletal region of this system
acts as the foremost storage system for phosphorus and calcium and encompasses vital
constituents of the hematopoietic system. This report will explain the anatomy and
physiology of the system and will also elucidate on three musculoskeletal disorders and their
treatment.
Structure and function
In addition to providing support to the entire weight of the human body, the bones
work together along with the muscles for maintaining the position of the human body and for
producing precise and controlled movements. Without the presence of the skeleton to pull
against, the muscle fibres will not help in sitting, running or walking. Individual bones
present in the system create a framework that helps in attachment of organs and soft tissues.
Calcium salts present in the bone act as a valuable reserve and the bones also store lipids in
the form of energy reserves in bone marrow2. The red bone marrow inside the bone cavity
helps in production of white blood cells, red blood cells and other elements. Several bones
also act as levers and alter the direction and magnitude of forces created by muscles.
Protection of organs and soft tissues are another important function such as, the heart and
lungs are protected by the rib cage, spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae and the
reproductive organs are shielded by the pelvis3.
1 K. Barrett and W. Ganong, Ganong's Review Of Medical Physiology New York, McGraw Hill, 2016.
2 G. Tortora and B. Derrickson, Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology New York, N.Y., Wiley, 2018.
3 S. Warhadpande, Anatomy of a Joint. In Essential Radiology Review (pp. 445-446). Springer, Cham, 2019