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musculoskeletal

musculoskeletal

4 5.8
A condition that affects both the muscles and the bones
  • adjective
  • /ˌmjuːzəˈskoʊlɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : musculoesquelético
  • Tai chi is often recommended to improve strength in people with musculoskeletal issues.
  • musculoskeletal discomfort
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • musculoskeletal pain

OK, but that requires some musculoskeletal activity.

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Examples

  • The present design is felt to closely simulate the musculoskeletal architecture of a normal human foot.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Disorders of the musculoskeletal system represent a considerable burden for workers in the UK.

    Academic text (2015)

  • The number of people in the next 30 years with musculoskeletal disease is expected to at least double.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Weight loss is beneficial in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal pain.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Physical inactivity has negative consequences on both the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The researchers used a detailed tool to identify musculoskeletal problems and ergonomic issues in spot welders.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Approximately 66% of all injuries involve the musculoskeletal system: fractures, dislocations, and related injuries to soft tissue.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Progressive resistance training (PRT) has the largest positive effect on the musculoskeletal measures compared to metabolic control.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Many athletes experience musculoskeletal injuries due to overexertion during training.

  • The doctor explained that the therapy targets musculoskeletal pain to enhance mobility.

Synonyms

skeletomuscular
vsmusculoskeletal
  • Specialized
8.5

Relating to the bones and muscles of the body

is the identical technical term but with the components in reversed order

Compounds

musculoskeletal system
  • Specialized
1 3.9

Parts of the body like muscles, bones, and joints help you move and keep your shape

Surface Forms

musculoskeletal positive

Morphology

musculoskeletal = muscle + skeletal (transparent) = muscle + skeletal

Clear combination of 'muscle' and 'skeletal' to denote something relating to both muscles and the skeleton.

Etymology

The word muskeletal joins muscle and skeleton. Muscle comes from a Latin word meaning 'little mouse' because a moving muscle looks like a small mouse under the skin, and skeleton means 'bones', so musculoskeletal means 'relating to both muscles and the skeleton'.