Prefac
Acknowledgements
Part l: Basic Medical Science of
Muscles, Bones and Skin
1.MusculoskeletaI System-an overview
Overview of the musculoskeletal system
Skin
Connective tissue
2.Skeletal Muscle
Comparison of the three types of muscle
Skeletal muscle
Cellular physiology of skeletal muscle
Functions of skeletal muscle
Disorders of skeletal muscle
3.Cardiac and Smooth Muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
4.Bone
Overview of the skeleton
Organization of bone and cartilage
Bone formation, growth and remodelling
Functions of bone
Disorders of bone
Infections and trauma
Metabolic diseases of bone
Tumours of the skeleton
Other diseases of bone
5.Joints and Related Structures
Classification of joints
Structure and function of joints
Blood supply and lymph drainage of joints
Nerve supply of joints
Arthropathies
Disorders affecting specific joints
6.The Functioning Musculoskeletal System
Motor function and control
Posture and locomotion
7.Skin
Organization of the skin
Skin physiology
Derivative structures of the skin
Functions of the skin
8.Disorders of the skin
Terminology of skin disorders
Inflammation and skin eruptions
Infection and infestation
Tumours of the skin
Disorders of specific skin structures
Disorders of pigmentation
Blistering disorders
Inherited disorders of the skin
Connective tissue disorders in the skin
Skin manifestations of systemic disease
Drug-induced skin disorders
Part II: Clinical Assessment
9.Common Presentations of Muscle,Bone and Skin Diseases
Common presenting complaints of the musculoskeletal system
Common presenting complaints of the skin
10.History and Examination
Taking a history
Communication skills
General examination of joints and the musculoskeletal system
Regional examination of joints and the musculoskeletal system
11.Further Investigations
Investigation of musculoskeletal function
Investigations of skin disorders
Routine investigations in musculoskeletal and skin disorders
Imaging of the musculoskeletal system
Part III: Self-assessment
Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs)
Short-answer Questions (SAQs)
Essay Questions
MCQ Answers
SAQ Answers
Index