Musculoskeletal System

Our Musculoskeletal System subject covers the anatomy and physiology of bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue. Topics include fractures, arthritis, osteoporosis, infections, and muscle disorders, alongside key musculoskeletal examination skills. Use this as a focused guide for revising orthopaedics. For more subjects, head to our Subject Index.

Anatomy

The Skeleton
Joints
Musculoskeletal Vasculature
Bones of the Skull
The Axial Skeleton
Axial Skeleton Muscles
Upper Limb Bones
Upper Limb Joints
Upper Limb Muscles
Upper Limb Innervation
Lower Limb Bones
Lower Limb Joints
Lower Limb Muscles
Lower Limb Innervation

Physiology

Bone Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscle Physiology
Muscle Reflexes
Principles of Biomechanics
Gait

Pathology

Bony Injuries
Neurovascular Compromise
Benign Bony Tumours
Malignant Bony Tumours
Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Paget’s Disease
Fibromyalgia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Osteoporosis
Osteomyelitis
Septic Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Gout
Pseudogout
Psoriatic Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Reactive Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Myositis
Muscular Dystrophies
Myotonic Dystrophy

Clinical Skills

The Musculoskeletal Examination

For more subjects, head to our Subject Index.

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