Chapter 20 Muscular System Flashcards
1
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Myology
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Study of muscular system
2
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Basic anatomy of muscular system
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Skeletal muscles, related fascial structures, tendons and aponeurosis
3
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Physiology of muscular system
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Movement; A proxy 64 muscles skeletal muscles pull on bones
Posture: maintenance of body position muscle contractions, muscle tone, muscle resistance to stretch
Heat production: contractions produce heat
Thermogenesis; important for maintaining body heat
