A patient is recovering from orthopedic surgery on a fractured arm. The nurse realizes that for musculoskeletal function, what type of muscle is needed?

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The type of muscle needed for musculoskeletal function is skeletal muscle, as this type of muscle is responsible for movement and stability of the bones and joints. Cardiac muscle is only found in the heart and smooth muscle is found in the organs and digestive system. A combination of skeletal and smooth muscle is not necessary for musculoskeletal function.

A Patient Is Recovering from Orthopedic Surgery on a Fractured