MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
From the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you go to bed, you move around. Even during sleep you may fret, twist, and turn. Every movement that you do, no matter how inconspicuous, consists of a complex series of events with an equally complex anatomy behind the scenes.
This flexible and movable scaffold is provided by the musculoskeletal system. It is composed of three major structures: bones, joints, and muscles. On this page we’ll learn about each of them individually, but also how they all work together as a system to help you accomplish your daily tasks.