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... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > biology and chemistry > disease > musculoskeletal diseases
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care quality, access, and evaluation > health services research > disease, disability, health, and health behavior > disease > musculoskeletal diseases
... > contexts > population characteristics > socioeconomic factors > poverty > effects of poverty > disease > musculoskeletal diseases
social science subjects > health and social care > medical science > disease > musculoskeletal diseases
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... > social science subjects > sociology > environmental, urban and regional sociology > environmental sociology > society > disease > musculoskeletal diseases

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musculoskeletal diseases  

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  • The musculoskeletal system consists of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, cartilage, and other connective tissues. These components all work together to provide form, stability, and movement to the human body. [Source: Green Health: An A-to-Z Guide; Musculoskeletal Diseases]

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