Anatomy

Musculoskeletal System

The MUSCLES, bones (BONE AND BONES), and CARTILAGE of the body.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The MUSCLES, bones (BONE AND BONES), and CARTILAGE of the body.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Musculoskeletal Systems
  • System, Musculoskeletal
  • Systems, Musculoskeletal

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics; must be both musculo + skeletal, otherwise prefer BONE AND BONES or MUSCLES

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  1. A02w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Musculoskeletal System. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009141. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009141
  2. Musculoskeletal System. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_musculoskeletal_system
  3. Musculoskeletal System. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q726543