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- Title
The anatomy and physiology of the locomotor system.
- Authors
Farley, Alistair; McLafferty, Ella; Hendry, Charles
- Abstract
Mobilisation is one of the activities of living. The term locomotor system refers to those body tissues and organs responsible for movement. Nurses and healthcare workers should be familiar with the body structures that enable mobilisation to assist those in their care with this activity. This article outlines the structure and function of the locomotor system, including the skeleton, joints, muscles and muscle attachments. Two common bone disorders, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, are also considered.
- Publication
Nursing Standard, 2012, Vol 27, Issue 7, p35
- ISSN
0029-6570
- Publication type
Trade Publication
- DOI
10.7748/ns.27.7.35.s56