musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌmə-skyə-lō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
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The research showed how squirrels use their musculoskeletal system to adjust their body position, dynamically absorbing the impact of landing with their forelimbs and altering their mass distribution to turn near misses into successful perches.
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
The licensing requirements for the two degrees are the same, but doctor of osteopathic medicine programs take a more holistic approach and typically involve additional training on the musculoskeletal system, according to the American Medical Association.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Hinge Health uses software to help patients treat musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Functional strength training provides many of the same cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits associated with any full-body exercise.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
The licensing requirements for the two degrees are the same, but doctor of osteopathic medicine programs take a more holistic approach and typically involve additional training on the musculoskeletal system, according to the American Medical Association.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Hinge Health uses software to help patients treat musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Functional strength training provides many of the same cardiovascular and musculoskeletal benefits associated with any full-body exercise.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for musculoskeletal
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musculoskeletal
adjective
mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal
ˌməs-kyə-lō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or involving both musculature and skeleton
musculoskeletal defects
the musculoskeletal organization of the arm
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