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

The largest single driver of higher disability rolls was Congress’ expansion of the definition of disability in 1980 to include psychological and neurological impairments rather than merely musculoskeletal conditions.

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We’ve seen stem cell hype regurgitated by otherwise respectable news organizations, abetted by high-profile athletes attesting to miracle cures of their musculoskeletal ailments.

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Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and forms the scaffolding that helps maintain the structural integrity of our skin and musculoskeletal system.

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While physical health conditions, such as arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions are prevalent, in recent years large increases in mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression, have driven the increase.

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Improvements to areas such as emergency departments, dermatology, gynaecology, physiotherapy musculoskeletal, cancer services, and a midwifery ward bereavement suite had also been implemented.

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