The Musculoskeletal System 

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapters 6 and 7 from our textbook and watch the Muscular System video as well as the Skeletal System

 For this discussion, you are assigned a topic based on the first initial of your last name (see table below). Based on your assigned topic, research the topic, and create an initial discussion post that is a minimum of 250 words, which addresses the topics shown below in the tables. All referenced materials must include citations and references in APA format. Please see directions for including APA Style elements on these Writing Center pages: APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. and Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site..

Skeletal System 

Topic First Initial of Last Name 

Degenerative disorders (e.g., osteoporosis, arthritis [osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, septic arthritis]) D, I, V, W 
In your discussion,

• Describe the abnormal function of the structures associated with the assigned topic.
• Analyze how the disease and dysfunction of the body system may be caused by or exacerbated (made worse) by environmental factors.
• Discuss three treatments (e.g., modern medicine or complementary and alternative Medicine [CAM]) that might be beneficial.