Skeletal Muscles Characteristics

Question 1

where is the skeletal muscles located?

Answer 1

attached to bone and/or skin

Question 2

what are examples of skeletal muscles?

Answer 2

1. facial expression

2. muscles of mastication

Question 3

what are the functions of the skeletal muscles?

Answer 3

1. locomotion
2. expression
3. posture
4. heat generation

Question 4

what is meant by heat generation?

Answer 4

help you generate heat (Not Good)

Question 5

what are the 4 characteristics of the skeletal muscles?

Answer 5

1. contractility (e.g. contract muscle to push weight)
2. excitability:(e.g. you are going to do it when you want it)
3. extensibility: (e.g. stretch the muscle)
4. elasticity: (“return back to its original size” but stronger)

Question 6

what does the skeletal muscles exhibit?

Answer 6

“recruitment” and can run in “oxygen debt”

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