Musculoskeletal System Introduction The human musculoskeletal system also

Musculoskeletal System Introduction: The human musculoskeletal system also termed as locomotor system is the system that provide the humans with facility of motion by using the skeletal and muscular systems. The system facilitates in shape, support, strength, and motility to the body (Damsgaard, Rasmussen, Christensen Surma & De Zee, 2006). Structure and function of Musculoskeletal system The system comprises of the bones, cartilages, ligaments, skeletal muscles, Nerves and joints. It not only supports the body weight but also work together in proper orchestration thus maintaining the body position and producing controlled, accurate movements (National Cancer Institute, 2017; Faller, Schunke & Schunke, 2004). Bones They are involved in regulating 5 main functions • Give support • Storage of lipids and minerals • Production of blood cells(RBC, WBC and platelets) • Protection to organs of the body • Provide strength and movement. Cartilages Ligaments Skeletal muscles Nerves Joints This is a connective tissue which is a firm gel-like substance. They are basically of 3 types: Hyaline cartilage, Elastic cartilage and Fibrocartilage. These helps in bone to bone attachment. • Nerves orchestrate skeletal muscles contraction and helps in interpretation sensory guidance and synchronize the body organ. Two bones interconnect meets here. Each joint corresponds to balance between stability and motion. • • • These muscles perform contraction for pulling tendons Helps in movement of bones. Maintain posture and body position. Assisting soft tissues Protect entry and exit to the urinary and digestive tracts Maintenance of body temperature. Importance of the musculoskeletal system to the different body systems Receptors in skeletal muscles gives the brain guidance regarding position and movement of the body. The contraction of skeletal muscles is then controlled by the brain. The muscular system is proximally interlinked to the nervous system (Scum. Doctor, 2006). The skeletal system is surrounded by muscle also called the skeletal muscle. The skeletal system control the action of skeletal muscles when a movements become involuntary due to the nervous system (Scum. Doctor, 2006) Source: https: //in. pinterest. com/ pin/455074737321341293/ Skeletal System Digestive System Smooth muscles lining the digestive system helps in migration of food through intestines. The smooth muscle lining in the walls of the digestive organs metrically and systematically migrates the food in the system (Scum. Doctor, 2006). Source: https: //www. youtube. co m/watch? v=L 6 w 0_j 6 m. Wbo Nervous System MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM Circulatory System The circulatory system containing cardiac muscle constituting the myocardium facilitates the circulatory system for pumping blood from the heart to parts of the body. This phenomenon is done by striation and contraction via the method of sliding filament (Scum. Doctor, 2006). Source: https: //socratic. org/questions/the-involuntarymuscle-that-moves-food-through-the-digestive-systemis-called-wh Source: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v= TWwq. ACYXlf. U Diseases related to musculoskeletal system Arthritis: Osteoporosis – means “porous bone. ” With increasing age, especially in women become prone to this disease. The quality of bone depends on calcium. Dissolution of excessive calcium from the bones lead to decreased bone density and increases vulnerability to fractures. Diagnostic lab tests: The lab test recommended for diagnosis of osteoporosis is X-ray imaging (Mayoclinic, 2018). With increasing age, the joint tissues become less flexible and begin to degenerate resulting into inflammation, pain, decreased mobility of the joints this is known as osteoarthritis. A critical version of this disease is called rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune disease where the body starts producing antibodies against joint tissues thus developing persistent inflammation. Diagnostic lab tests: Different imaging techniques can help in detecting problems within joint that are causing the symptoms. Different techniques include: X-ray, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Computerized tomography (CT), Ultrasound (Mayoclinic, 2018). Source: http: //glensmoringaoleifera. blogspot. com/2015/ 03/moringa-treats-osteoporosis-arthritis. html The major providers that would treat a patient suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis are • • Orthopaedic Doctor will diagnose and suggest medication for the disease. If necessary might suggest surgery which would be performed by professional orthopaedic surgeons Nursing staff will provide care and assistance to the patient. They will keep track of continuous medication and help the patient to gradually recover from the disease and surgeries (if performed). Source: https: //ww w. drsoffer. com/ort hopedic-doctorallentown-pa. html References: • Source: https: //ww w. indiamart. com/ proddetail/nursing -staff-service 15029065362. htm l Source: https: //osteoporosis. euroscicon. com/ • • Damsgaard, M. , Rasmussen, J. , Christensen, S. T. , Surma, E. , & De Zee, M. (2006). Analysis of musculoskeletal systems in the Any. Body Modeling System. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 14(8), 1100 -1111. Faller, A. , Schünke, M. , & Schünke, G. (2004). The Human Body: An Introduction to Structure and Function. Thieme. “How Does the Muscular System Help the Other Body Systems? ” Scum. Doctor. com. N. p. , 2006. Web. 24 Jan. 2011. http: //www. scumdoctor. com/anatomy/muscular-system/How-Does-The-Muscular-System-Help-The-Other-Body. Systems. html. 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