Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders in Cats
- Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Cats
- Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders in Cats
- Components of the Musculoskeletal System in Cats
- Lameness in Cats
- Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Cats
- Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Cats
- Joint Disorders in Cats
- Muscle Disorders in Cats
- Bone Disorders in Cats
- Sarcocystosis in Cats
Also see professional content regarding the musculoskeletal system.
The musculoskeletal system includes the bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. It supports the body, permits movement, and protects the vital organs. Because many other body systems (including the nervous system, blood vessels, and skin) are interrelated, disorders of one of these systems may also affect the musculoskeletal system.
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system most often affect the body’s ability to move. How severely movement is impaired depends on the type and severity of the problem. Skeletal and joint disorders are the most common, but problems in the musculoskeletal system can also indicate diseases of the muscles, neurologic problems, toxins in the body, hormonal abnormalities, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, blood and vascular disorders, poor nutrition, and birth defects. (For a more detailed discussion of the musculoskeletal system, see Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Dogs.)
- Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders of Cats
- Introduction to Bone, Joint, and Muscle Disorders in Cats
- Components of the Musculoskeletal System in Cats
- Lameness in Cats
- Congenital and Inherited Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Cats
- Disorders Associated with Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D in Cats
- Joint Disorders in Cats
- Muscle Disorders in Cats
- Bone Disorders in Cats
- Sarcocystosis in Cats