Muscular System Flashcards

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Muscular System

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The system in the body responsible for movement, posture, and heat production.

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Properties of Muscles

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1. Excitable 2. Contractile 3. Extensible 4. Elastic 5. Adaptable

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Voluntary movement

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Movements that are consciously controlled, like writing or drawing.

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Involuntary movement

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Movements that occur without conscious control, like the beating of the heart.

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Skeletal muscle

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A type of muscle that is attached to bones and helps in movement.

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Muscle names

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Muscles are named based on location, size, direction, number of origins, shape, and origin and insertion.

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tendons

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Tendons are strong, fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones, allowing movement.

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fascia

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Fascia is a band or sheet of connective tissue that supports and surrounds muscles and other organs.

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Cardiac Muscle

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A type of muscle found in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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Smooth Muscle

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A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs, helping to move substances through the body.