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Bones
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provide the framework on which the body is constructed and protect and support internal organs. Assist the body in movement.
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Joints
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are places at which bones come together
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Muscles
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Responsible for movement and are attached to bones/internal organs/blood vessels.
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Tendons
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Fibrous connective tissue that bind muscles to bones
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ligaments
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Fibrous tissue connecting bones to other bones.
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Orthopedists
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physicians who treat bone, joint, and muscle conditions.
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Rheumatologists
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physicians (nonsurgical) who specialize primarily in joint problems, like arthritis
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Physiatrists
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medical doctors who focus on rehabilitation after injury or illness to muscles, bones, and nerves.
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chiropractor
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not a physician but manipulates the spinal column, joints, and soft tissues.
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physical therapist
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a professional who develops a treatment plan to restore function, improve mobility, and relieve pain
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