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14 Cards in this Set
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What type of muscle tissue is in the muscular system? |
Striated muscle tissue ( also known as skeletal or voluntary muscle) |
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How do muscles attach to bones( |
By tendons at either end of the muscle |
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What are tendons made of? |
Strong collagen fibres |
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What are the 3 types of muscular contraction? |
1. Isometric contraction 2. Concentric contraction 3. Eccentric contraction |
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What is isometric contraction? |
When muscles contact but there is no movement. |
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What is concentric contraction? |
When muscles contract and shorten. |
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What is eccentric contraction? |
When muscles contract and lengthen. |
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What is the function of the muscular system? |
To enable parts of the body, or the whole body, to move. |
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Do muscles pull bones or push bones into position? |
Muscles only pull bones into a new position, they never push. |
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What are the four different roles a muscle can have? |
1. Agonist 2. Antagonist 3. Fixator 4. Synergist |
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Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of what type of muscle disorders? |
Genetic muscle disorders. |
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In muscular dystrophy faulty genes means that the muscles can't be maintained. This leads to them becoming what? |
Weaker |
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What is the most common form of muscular dystrophy? |
Duchene Muscular Dystrophy. |
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What are the symptoms of Duchene Muscular dystrophy? |
-Frequent falls -Difficulty rising -Trouble running and jumping -Waddling gait -Walking on the toes -Large calf muscles -Muscle pain and stiffness -Learning disabilities -Delayed growth |
