The neuromuscular system Flashcards
The neuromuscular system is… , contain of…
The neuromuscular system is a complex network of nerves (neurological) and muscles (muscular) that is responsible for the control and coordination of movement in the human body. It consists of two main components: the nervous system and the muscular system.
The nervous system consists of, responsible for…
The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. It is responsible for transmitting electrical signals, also known as nerve impulses, from the brain to the muscles and vice versa
Motor control
The muscles in the body are responsible for generating force and enabling movement. This is called motor control. Motor control refers to the process by which the nervous system coordinates and controls movements. It includes the planning, execution and adjustment of movements to perform specific tasks.
The nervous system can be divided into
the central nervous system (CNS) -the brain and spinal cord;
the peripheral nervous system (PNS) - all other nerves in the body.
The central nervous system controls
The central nervous system controls all bodily functions and thus serves as the body’s control system.
The peripheral nervous system functions
The peripheral nervous system creates connections from the central nervous system to the organs and tissues and vice versa. The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory and motor nerves. These nerves working together, among other things, facilitate movement.
Peripheral nervous system concist of
Autonomic nervous system; Somatic nervous system;
Autonomic nervous system:
Autonomic nervous system: automatic, unconscious and involuntary functions and processes.
I. Sympathetic nervous system: action.
II. Parasympathetic nervous system; rest.
Somatic nervous system
Somatic nervous system;voluntary and conscious motor functions.
The functioning of the nervous system pattern
Fase 1 – Sensory input
The body perceives a change, internal or external, through sensors (cells).
The sensor translates the stimuli into impulses (electrical signals). These impulses are then sent to the central nervous system via the nerves.
Fase 2 – Processing
the meaning of the information is assessed. Finally, the central nervous system determines whether or not and how the body should respond.
Fase 3 – Motor output
When the nervous system responds to an internal or external change, it sends inhibitory or stimulatory impulses to the relevant muscles. The control of muscles by the nervous system is called motor output.
The autonomic nervous system consist of and how we can influence them
sympathetic nervous system - action, a gas pedal.
parasympathetic nervous system - rest and digest, and is also essential for recovery.
We can switch to another system my breathing.
