Generating heat.The fourth function of muscle, generation of body heat, is a by-product of muscle activity; as ATP is used to power muscle contraction, nearly three-quarters of its energy escape as heat and this heat is vital in maintaining normal bodytemperature. Anatomy of the Muscular Sys...
用Quizlet學習並牢記包含functions of the muscular system、movment、heat production等詞語及更多內容的單詞卡。
Muscular System Functions Body movement Maintenance of posture Respiration Production of body heat Communication Constriction of organs and vessels Heart beat Properties of Muscle Contractility Excitability Extensibility Ability of a muscle to shorten with force Excitability Capacity of muscle to respond to a...
Coordinated Muscle Actions Prime Mover : agonist, produces most of force Synergist : aids the prime mover stabilizes the nearby joint modifies the direction of movement that occurs Antagonist opposes the prime mover preventing excessive movement and injury Fixator prevents movement of bone that prime mo...
Human ligaments are dense bands of collagenous tissue (fibers) that bind bone ends, spanning joints. They may be internal or external to the joint capsule ensuring additional stability to articular geometry and active muscular function. They vary in size, shape, and orientation according to their ...
muscular dystrophies, amyloidosis, thyroid disease, diabetes mellitus, Chagas disease, neuropathy, and so on. A spectrum of disease can occur in these patients; they may present asymptomatic, or they may present in crisis with functional gastric obstruction.[10]Gastric disorders should always immediat...
Includes the study of neurons, synapses, and neural circuits. The nervous system is responsible for controlling movement, sensation, and thought. Neuromuscular Physiology. The study of theinteraction between the nervous system and the muscular system. Includes the study of motor neurons, muscle fibers...
CHAPTER 16 The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System: Capillary Fluid Exchange, Interstitial Fluid, and Lymph Flow 微循环与淋巴系统:微血管液体交换,组织间液和淋巴的流动 CHAPTER 17 Local and Humoral Control of Tissue Blood Flow 组织对血流的局部与体液的调控 ...
4 - ENERGY NEED, DELIVERY, AND UTILIZATION IN MUSCULAR EXERCISE SUNE ROSELL and BENGT SALTIN Pages 185-221 Purchase View chapter View abstract Select 5 - THE CONTROL OF MUSCULAR ACTIVITY BY THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM Book chapterAbstract only 5 - THE CONTROL OF MUSCULAR ACTIVITY BY THE CENTRAL...
Identify the origins and insertions of skeletal muscles and the prime movements Figure 1. A Body in Motion.The muscular system allows us to move, flex and contort our bodies. Practicing yoga, as pictured here, is a good example of the voluntary use of the muscular system. (credit: Dmitry ...