title: Musculoskeletal examination: a complete review.
abstract: The musculoskeletal system provides the most obvious visual clues to a person's health. Problems in the musculoskeletal system can be intrinsic muscle problems or referred from organs. The history and physical examination, which are important in assessing the health of this system, are reviewed. Dynamic examination for assessing the functioning of the system are needed and are outlined. The aging of muscles and how it affects muscle function is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard University School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Protopapas
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Cymet
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012737:Sex Factors