Musculoskeletal System Within Normal Limits: Understanding Physical Examination and Imaging Results
1. Introduction to the Normal Musculoskeletal Exam In clinical medicine, reading a diagnostic report that states the musculoskeletal system is “within normal limits” is a profoundly reassuring outcome. The musculoskeletal system is an intricate mechanical matrix comprising over two hundred bones, hundreds of articulating joints, and an expansive network of skeletal muscles, tendons, and ligaments. … Read more