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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of musculoskeletal1

First recorded in 1940–45; musculo- + skeletal
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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.

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

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

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

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

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