This document discusses the main complaints of musculoskeletal diseases including pain, stiffness, swelling, weakness, and erythema/warmth. It describes how to evaluate each complaint by determining location, character, duration, exacerbating/relieving factors, and associated symptoms. Anamnesis involves collecting information on disease onset, development, risk factors, family history, social history, and occupational history. Physical examination of the musculoskeletal system includes examination, palpation, and determining range of motion in the joints.