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4 Cards in this Set
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Three types of muscle tissues |
1. Skeletal 2. Smooth 3. Cardiac |
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Major functions of the 3 types of muscles |
1. Movement of the body 2. Maintenance of posture 3. Respiration 4. Production of body heat 5. Communication 6. Constriction of organs & vessels 7. Contraction of the heart |
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Function of the: movement of the body |
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones & responsible for most body movements. Ex. Walking, running, chewing, & manipulating objects with the hands |
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Function of: maintenance of posture |
Skeletal muscles maintain tone, keeps up sitting or standing erect |
