학술논문
Normal function of the musculoskeletal system
Document Type
eBook
Author
Source
Diagnosis and Treatment in Internal Medicine.
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
The musculoskeletal system consists of specialized connective tissue whose primary function is to allow locomotion. The tissues of the musculoskeletal system are bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. In particular, the bony skeleton also has the task of protecting vital internal organs, contains the bone marrow, and is an intrinsic part of the metabolic pathways involved in calcium homeostasis. Motion is allowed by specialized articulating structures, the joints.