Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will:

• be aware of the structure and function of bones,muscles,and nerves
  
  
• understand how the different structures composing the musculoskeletal system work together to produce movement
  
  
• learn the basic principles of the musculoskeletal physical exam
  
  
• know some of the more common musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diseases of childhood and their treatments
  
  
• recognize that the impairment caused by neuromuscular deformity can be lessened through the efforts of the health care team