Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology
HT 20
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Description
The course covers growth, development and structure of normal bone and joints, the biomechanics of bone connective tissues and response to stress, calcium and phosphate homeostasis and regulation by parathyroid hormone and vitamin D, the pathogenesis of metabolic bone diseases and disease of connective tissues, joints and muscle with consideration of possible mechanisms and underlying metabolic derangements.
School
Harvard Medical School
Credits
2
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Program in Medical Education
Course Component
Discipline Specific
Instruction Mode
In Person
Subject
Health Sciences and Technology
Grading Basis
HMS Pre-Clinical
Curriculum Phase
Preclerkship
Visiting Clerks
NO
Course Type
HST Core Courses
