TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Physical Examination of the Musculoskeletal System A1 - Mills, John A. A2 - Stone, John H. PY - 2021 T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Rheumatology, 4e AB - The musculoskeletal system constitutes a demanding part of the physical examination in terms of both knowledge and time. The most important insight with regard to the physical examination is that the skillful examiner focuses this critical task through information obtained in a careful history. The second critical realization is that a thorough knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy is essential to the performance of an accurate and meaningful examination. An atlas should be at hand (or only a few computer strokes away) as a quick reference. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180194300 ER -