The musculoSkeletal System is an organ system that enables humans to move using the muscular and Skeletal Systems, providing form, support, stability, and movement to the body. It consists of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues, working together to facilitate motion and maintain posture.
Physiology is the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system, encompassing how organisms, organ systems, organs, cells, and biomolecules carry out the chemical or physical functions that exist in a living system. It is foundational to understanding the biological processes that sustain life, influencing fields like medicine, pharmacology, and biotechnology.
The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body. It consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, working together to maintain homeostasis and support the body's metabolic needs.
The cuneate fasciculus is a bundle of nerve fibers in the dorsal column of the spinal cord that transmits sensory information from the upper body to the brain, specifically proprioceptive and fine touch sensations. It is a crucial component of the dorsal column-medial lemniscus pathway, which is responsible for conveying precise touch and body position information to the somatosensory cortex.