Bones muscles and joints
Bones, muscles and joints hold our body together and support freedom of movement. They are part of the musculoskeletal system (also known as the locomotor system). Fractures, back pain and muscle strain are common conditions.
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Topic: Introduction to bones musles and joints
Locomotor system
The skeleton and skeletal muscles work together to allow movement.
Ageing - muscles bones and joints
Exercise can prevent age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints and can reverse these changes too.
Back pain
Back pain is a common problem that can generally be treated with exercise, massage and medication.
Bone density testing
Most procedures that measure bone density are quick and pain-free.
Bones
The adult skeleton is made up of 206 bones, which provide the structure for our bodies
Joints
A joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.
Muscles
There are about 600 muscles in the human body
Sprains and strains
Most soft tissue injuries take a few weeks to heal, depending on the severity of the sprain or strain.
