Title: Describe the function of the musculoskeletal system.
Course: Medical Terminology (14154-I) > Section: Understanding the Musculoskeletal System

Description should include

- the basic functions of the system
- the basic functions of each organ or structure within the system
- the relationship of the system and its structures to other body systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do muscles and bones work together to enable movement?
- How do bones provide protection to vital organs?
- How do muscles provide stability to the joints?
- What are the functions of smooth and cardiac muscle, as compared to skeletal muscle?
- How does the musculoskeletal system interrelate with other body systems?