The functional units of the musculoskeletal system are the:
a. Joints.
b. Bones.
c. Muscles.
d. Tendons.
ANS: A
Joints are the functional units of the musculoskeletal system because they permit the mobility needed to perform the activities of daily living. The skeleton (bones) is the framework of the body. The other options are not correct.
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