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Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesHST.021
Free, no sign-up neededJanuary IAP 2006English
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This course covers the growth, development and structure of normal bone and joints, the biomechanics of bone connective tissues, and their response to stress, calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Additional topics include regulation by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D, the pathogenesis of metabolic bone diseases and diseases of connective tissues, joints and muscle with consideration of possible mechanisms and underlying metabolic derangements.

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