Components of The Musculoskeletal System
Two major functions of the musculoskeletal system are structural support and purposeful motion. The activities of the human body depend on the effective interaction between joints and the neuromuscular units that move them.
Following components constitute the musculoskeletal system.
- Muscle
- Tendons
- Ligaments
- Cartilage
- Bone.
All of these structure contribute to structure and mobilty
Collagen, elastin and adhesins, and proteoglycans are the building blocks of musculoskeletal system. The different connective tissues differ in their composition of macromolecules.