MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Bones and muscles -- the musculoskeletal system -- are what make the body move. Learn how every movement of the body is the result of the coordination of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

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Can you really be double-jointed?

Can you do creepy, bendy things with your fingers that freak out your friends? You might have been called double-jointed. What's really going on with those joints of yours?

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    Top 10 Biggest Bodybuilders

    How does a 97-pound weakling become the World's Most Perfectly Developed Man, as Charles Atlas did? Through the sport known as bodybuilding. Here are 10 of the greatest, most well-known bodybuilders to grace the stage. See more »

  • Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Joints
    Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Joints

    If you still want to be spry after a few decades of birthdays have passed, then sit up straight (literally) and pay attention. We've got 10 tips to keep you in action into your sunset years. See more »

  • Bone Health and Fracture Prevention
    Bone Health and Fracture Prevention

    Maintaining bone strength is an essential, and often overlooked, element of wellness. Learn how to promote bone health to prevent fractures and serious injury late in life. See more »

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SYMPTOM CHECKER

DISEASES A-Z

Learn more about what ails you. Here are some common symptoms.

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