Musculoskeletal: meaning, definitions and examples
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musculoskeletal
[ ˌmʌskjʊloʊˈskɛlɪtəl ]
medical terminology
The term 'musculoskeletal' refers to the system in the body that includes muscles, bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. It pertains to conditions and disorders that affect the function and structure of muscles and the skeletal system, including both acute injuries and chronic diseases.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Musculoskeletal disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide.
- He suffered from musculoskeletal pain after the accident.
- Musculoskeletal health can significantly affect quality of life.
Translations
Translations of the word "musculoskeletal" in other languages:
🇵🇹 musculoesquelético
🇮🇳 मांसपेशी-हड्डी संबंधी
🇩🇪 muskuloskelettal
🇮🇩 musculoskeletal
🇺🇦 м'язово-скелетний
🇵🇱 układ mięśniowo-szkieletowy
🇯🇵 筋骨格の
🇫🇷 musculosquelettique
🇪🇸 musculoesquelético
🇹🇷 kas-iskelet
🇰🇷 근골격계의
🇸🇦 الهيكل العضلي
🇨🇿 pohybový aparát
🇸🇰 pohybový aparát
🇨🇳 肌肉骨骼的
🇸🇮 mišično-skeletni
🇮🇸 vöðva- og beinaskelet
🇰🇿 бұлшықет-скелет
🇬🇪 კუნთოვანი და ძვლოვანი
🇦🇿 əzələ-skelet
🇲🇽 musculoesquelético
Etymology
The term 'musculoskeletal' is derived from two parts: 'muscle' and 'skeletal'. The word 'muscle' comes from the Latin 'musculus', which means 'little mouse', a term used due to the shape and movement of muscles. The word 'skeletal' is derived from the Greek word 'skeletos', meaning 'dried up' or 'mummified', which refers to the bony structure of living organisms. This combined term began to be commonly used in the medical field in the late 20th century to describe the interconnected system of muscles and bones that supports body movement and posture.