The musculoskeletal system has many functions to it because it is actually two systems that are put together; muscular and skeletal. The organs that are in these systems are skeletal muscles‚ bones (joints‚ tendons‚ and ligaments). By dividing the two systems into different sections‚ it will make it easier for you‚ the reader‚ to understand and make sense of the information. The muscular system functions are to provide movement‚ protects organs‚ and production of heat. There are many muscles that
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The musculoskeletal system helps the body by giving it shape and form. Without bones and muscles‚ a human would not be able to live very long because the bones protect the organs and the muscles help the body move. Although many people go through their whole life without having a single problem with this system‚ there are many diseases that make everyday life seem like just another hurdle they have to get over. A muscle disease is Central Core Disease (CDC). CDC is a rare genetic disease from birth
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PART 1) MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM The human musculoskeletal system is the organ system that gives humans the ability to physically move‚ by using the muscles and skeletal system. It consists of the muscular system and the human skeleton. Bones are connected to each other at the joints by ligaments or cartilage and skeletal muscle is attached to bones‚ usually by tendons. [1] « Bones Bone is a constantly changing tissue that has several functions. Bones serve as rigid structures to the body and as
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Musculoskeletal System Whitney Colby HCA/240 August 28‚ 2013 As one gets older there are several things that happen to the musculoskeletal system. For some‚ aging brings about the slowing of things. As this comes about we are more inclined to take short cuts‚ fewer walks‚ and less time at the gym. As we start to avoid favorable activities‚ our muscles grow weak and shrink in size. The lack of physical activity not only takes its toll on our muscles‚ but to our bones as well. Wolff’s law states
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Musculoskeletal System A precise perception of the human anatomy is essential for members of the health care team. In order for healthcare professionals to identify problems and treat their clients they must know the human body and how it functions in a healthy state. Because of the complexity of the human body‚ it is impossible to cover every detail about it in a single discussion. However‚ this paper will focus on the musculoskeletal system of the body. This discussion will cover the function
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Don’t Ever Get Old Kiddo I wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard this over the last few years! A common statement made by aging individuals as their bodies wear internally‚ and externally through age due to the natural aging process we call “LIFE”. Musculoskeletal atrophy occurs as we age. It diminishes the density of our muscles‚ and they fade away. Our strength changes as well as the ability for our bodies to strongly support it skeleton mass. It gets hard to move about‚ we
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The musculoskeletal system facilitates the bones‚ muscles‚ joints‚ ligaments‚ and tendons needed for movement. The ligaments are attached to bones and muscles are attached to bones by tendons; both are very important when it comes to the movement of the body. The body needs more than a healthy diet to stay active it also needs exercise to keep the muscles in good health as well. Exercise has both short and long term effect on the skeletal system. The short term effect that exercise has is it increases
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Christine Rosa The Aging Musculoskeletal System A&P 1 Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis‚ the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced‚ bone microarchitecture deteriorates‚ and the amount and variety of proteins in bones are altered. Osteoporosis can cause severe back pain‚ hip fracture‚ and loss of mobility. It is very damaging to the vertebrae and can lead to needing spinal surgery. Age is an independent risk factor
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The Aging Musculoskeletal System Crysany Arroyo GE 258 ITT Technical Institute Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that is described by low bone mass and loss of bone tissue basically thinning of the bones that lead to weak and fragile bones. Bones are always in a state of changing where new bone tissues are replacing the old bone tissue in order to keep the strength. It affects men and women but it is usually a disease that affects mostly women. However
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| The Aging Musculoskeletal System | Causes and effects of osteoporosis‚ osteoarthritis‚ and muscular atrophy | | | | The Aging Musculoskeletal System As we age we deal with many unpleasant side effects. Some side effects and diseases come with the territory while others are preventable. In this paper we have a closer look at the causes of osteoporosis‚ osteoarthritis‚ and muscular atrophy. We shall also discuss the effects these diseases would have on the everyday life of a
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