Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

MSDs, or musculoskeletal disorders, are injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs. These can include sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal-system issues. The other options are incorrect for the following reasons Option A is incorrect because the current BLS definition of MSDs includes all injuries, not just those requiring surgery. Option B is incorrect because psychological stress disorders are not included in the definition of MSDs. Option D is incorrect because MSDs can occur in any type of work, not just office work.