On this site, you are available to see orthopedic anatomy. Your goal is to understand how the orthopedic anatomy works and how to name them. You will also learn what orthopedics do. THIS SITE IS STILL IN DEVELOPMENT, IT WILL HAVE MORE UPDATES.
Orthopedics focuses on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitation of the diseases/conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.
1: Movement: the skeleton allows movement of the body as a whole and its individual parts. The bones act as levers and also form joints that allow muscles to pull on them and produce joint movements.
2: Support and protection – the bones of the skeleton provide support for the body and also protect the organs found within it.
3: Production of blood cells – certain bones in the skeleton contain red bone marrow and the bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
4: Storage of minerals – the bones themselves are made of minerals and act as a mineral store for calcium and phosphorous.
5: Attachment of muscles – the bones of the skeleton provide surfaces for the attachment of muscles. This is why bones are often irregular shapes and have bony points and grooves to provide attachment points.
Spinal Anatomy /w Neurology January-February 2024