Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy

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Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy
Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy

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The musculoskeletal system

The human musculoskeletal system enables them to actively deal with their environment and to move around. It not only gives us posture and shape, but also protects internal organs such as the heart or the lungs from damage…

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Active and passive musculoskeletal system

The musculoskeletal system has a wide range of tasks and effects, e.g. the formation of blood cells in the bone marrow and the location of the central nervous system in the spine. Last but not least, the skeletal muscles influence the metabolism and the immune system. The musculoskeletal system is made up of active and passive elements. The term musculoskeletal system has established itself as a collective term.

The passive musculoskeletal system includes:

  • Bones (skeleton)
  • Joints
  • Tapes
  • cartilage
  • Band washers

The active musculoskeletal system includes:

  • Skeletal muscles
  • Tendons
  • Tendon sheaths
  • Bursa
  • Fascia (connective tissue sac that surrounds the muscle)

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