The Musculoskeletal System

Lesson 1: Disease and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
Section I: The Musculoskeletal System

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Section 1. THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

1-1. INTRODUCTION

The musculoskeletal system is a complex system of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissue. It is this system that gives the body form and shape. This system is subject to a variety of diseases some of which are not well understood. As a medical noncommissioned officer (NCO), you will often need to distinguish the characteristics of musculoskeletal diseases.

 

 

 

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