Human musculoskeletal system

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The human musculoskeletal system is the organ system that gives humans the ability to physically move, by using the muscles and skeletal system. It consists of the muscular system and the human skeleton. Bones are connected to each other at the joints by ligaments or cartilage and skeletal muscle is attached to bones, usually by tendons. Cartilages help reduce friction in joints and supports bones.

[edit] See also

• Musculoskeletal system
• List of bones in the human skeleton
• List of muscles of the human body