musculoskeletal

[ muhs-kyuh-loh-skel-i-tl ]

adjective

1. concerning, involving, or made up of both the muscles and the bones:

   the musculoskeletal system.

musculoskeletal

/ ˌmʌskjʊləʊˈskɛlɪtəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the skeleton and musculature taken together

Word History and Origins

Origin of musculoskeletal¹

First recorded in 1940–45; musculo- + skeletal

Example Sentences

Studies have also shown that after a concussion, risk of musculoskeletal injuries rises twofold, perhaps due to small remaining deficits in the nervous system, according to Thomas Buckley, a concussion researcher at the University of Delaware.

From Outside Online

We all have heard details on how exercise improves musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other aspects of health.

From Quartz

It isn’t musculoskeletal manipulation that I need, but feeling like I know someone I’ve only just met.

From Outside Online

If you aren’t sure where your problem areas are, a physical therapist can identify the sources of any musculoskeletal issues.

From Washington Post

They can also protect your musculoskeletal system from the trauma your body endures every time your feet hit the ground hard.

From Popular-Science