Joints & Muscles: Overview

Bones come together forming joints. Joints make possible the degree and direction of motion. Joints also provide stability and help to prevent damage to bones from constant use.

Muscles are comprised of bundles of fibers and assist with posture and movement. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and are arranged in opposing groups surrounding the joints.

Several disorders are associated with joints and muscles. Some of these disorders include, but are not limited to, myositis, rhabdomyolysis, arthritis, hip degeneration, and fibromyalgia.

Recently, the Bayer Pharmaceutical company removed its popular cholesterol lowering drug Baycol from the market after reports that at least 40 people have died after developing myositis and rhabdomyolysis caused by the drug. View sub-topics at right to learn more about some specific joint and muscle disorders and some of their common causes.

 

See Also¶

1. Bone, Joint & Muscle Disorders: Overview
2. Fibromyalgia: Overview
3. Hip Joint: Overview
4. Information on Arthritis
5. Muscle Spasms: Overview
6. Myositis: Overview
7. Rhabdomyolysis
8. 15-Passenger Vans: Overview
9. 1999-2003 General Motors Pickup Trucks - Tailgate Defects
10. 2000 Lincoln LS Back Seat Latch
11. 2004 I-95 Maryland Tanker Truck Accident
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14. Actos / Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
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17. ALENTI Patient Lifts
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27. Bronco II
28. Cafergot / Ergotamine Tartrate and Caffeine: Overview
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46. Fitness Center Liability: Overview
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48. Ford Explorer
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50. Front-to-Rear Collision
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52. Gen-3 Seat Belts
53. Graco Children's Products Car Seats
54. Gulf War Syndrome
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59. Levaquin / Levofloxacin
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80. Rollover
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102. Ziagen / Abacavir Sulfate