The Muscular System

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What is the muscular system?

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The muscular system is a group of tissues in the body that enables movement through contraction and relaxation of muscles.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth.

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What is the function of skeletal muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements of the body and is attached to bones.

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What is the function of cardiac muscle?

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Cardiac muscle is responsible for involuntary contractions of the heart.

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What is the function of smooth muscle?

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Smooth muscle moves substances through hollow organs and is involuntary.

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What is a lever in the context of the muscular system?

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A lever is a rigid bar that rotates around a pivot point (fulcrum) to help move a load.

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What is the origin of a muscle?

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The origin of a muscle is the point where the muscle attaches to a stationary bone.

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What is the insertion of a muscle?

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The insertion of a muscle is the point where the muscle attaches to a movable bone.

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What is an example of a first-class lever in the body?

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An example of a first-class lever is the neck when raising the chin off the chest.

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What is an inguinal hernia?

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An inguinal hernia is a type of hernia that occurs in the groin area.