Muscular System - Introduction

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The muscular system is made up of approximately

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600 muscles

Front

What is the primary purpose of the muscular system?

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Provide movement for the body.

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Muscles receive their ability to move through: lymphatic system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system

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nervous system

Front

What characteristic allows muscles to respond to or receive information from the nervous system?

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excitable or irritable

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Capable of shortening

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contractible

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A muscle can be stretched, without damage, with the application of force.

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extensible

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A muscle is capable of returning to its original shape after being extended or contracted.

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elasticity

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The muscular system can be changed in response to how it is used.

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adaptability

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Enlarging of the muscle is known as

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hypertrophy

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Moving a body part toward the mid-line of the body.

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adduction