Term: Musculoskeletal

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-10-24

Definition:

The organ system comprised of bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons that enable the body to move and keep its form.

References 

• Fransoo R, Martens P, Prior H, Chateau D, McDougall C, Schultz J, McGowan K, Soodeen R, Bailly A. Adult Obesity in Manitoba: Prevalence, Associations, and Outcomes. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)