Osmosis video - Musculoskeletal system: Structure and function

The musculoskeletal system is made up of the skeletal system and the muscular system, and it is responsible for movement, posture, and stability. The skeletal system is made up of bones and joints that provide structure and support for the body.

There are four types of bones: long, short, flat, and irregular ones that, together, form the skeleton, which provides a framework to support and protect the body.

Bones come together to form joints, which contain the cartilage, synovial fluid, and ligaments that provide stability and range of motion. Skeletal muscles attach to bones and are responsible for movement of the joints by pulling bones closer together.