Musculoskeletal System Examination
, Educational Objectives
• To demonstrate and describe the
musculoskeletal examination of the spine
and the extremities
• To provide selected clinical correlates to
identify common disorders of the spine and
extremity in clinical rotations
, Musculoskeletal System
Provides stability and mobility for necessary
physical activity
, Anatomy and Physiology
• Major parts
– Joints
– Ligaments
– Muscles
– Tendons
– Cartilage
, Educational Objectives
• To demonstrate and describe the
musculoskeletal examination of the spine
and the extremities
• To provide selected clinical correlates to
identify common disorders of the spine and
extremity in clinical rotations
, Musculoskeletal System
Provides stability and mobility for necessary
physical activity
, Anatomy and Physiology
• Major parts
– Joints
– Ligaments
– Muscles
– Tendons
– Cartilage
