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The human musculoskeletal system is made up of the bones of the skeleton, muscles, cartilage, [1] tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue that supports and binds tissues and organs together. The musculoskeletal system's primary functions include supporting the body, allowing motion, and protecting vital organs. [2]
Pages in category "Musculoskeletal examination" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Allis test;
The McMurray test, also known as the McMurray circumduction test is used to evaluate individuals for tears in the meniscus of the knee. [1] A tear in the meniscus may cause a pedunculated tag of the meniscus which may become jammed between the joint surfaces.
Gaenslen's test, also known as Gaenslen's maneuver, is a medical test used to detect musculoskeletal abnormalities and primary-chronic inflammation of the lumbar vertebrae and sacroiliac joint. [1] This test is often used to test for spondyloarthritis , sciatica , or other forms of rheumatism , and is often performed during checkup visits in ...
Nerve compression is a result of poor posture, prolonged computer use is an example of repetitive strain injury which affects the musculoskeletal system. [ 16 ] [ 2 ] Whiplash injury , whereby the force causes strain to the capsule and ligaments of the apophyseal joints of the cervical spine . [ 7 ]
The “cat distribution system” is the playful name given to the strange mechanism by which people seem to get chosen by stray cats who follow them home from the most unlikely of places.
The Thompson test (also called Simmonds' test or Simmonds-Thompson test) is used in lower limb examination to test for the rupture of the Achilles tendon. [1] [2] The patient lies face down with feet hanging off the edge of the bed.
John Legend's son is showing off his new 'do!. The EGOT winner, 45, shared a carousel of photos on his Instagram after his 16-month-old son Wren Alexander got a haircut for the first time. In the ...