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MUSCLES

MUSCLES. MUSCLES. 1. There are over 600 muscles in the body. 2. All muscles contract (shorten) only 3. There are 3 kinds of muscles. Three Kinds of Muscle. SKELETAL MUSCLES. 1. Connects to bones… causes them to move 2. Also called banded or striated muscle

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MUSCLES

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  1. MUSCLES

  2. MUSCLES 1. There are over 600 muscles in the body. 2. All muscles contract (shorten) only 3. There are 3 kinds of muscles

  3. Three Kinds of Muscle

  4. SKELETAL MUSCLES 1. Connects to bones… causes them to move 2. Also called banded or striated muscle 3. Also called voluntary muscles .. You make them move 4. These muscles react quickly and tire quickly

  5. Movement • When your muscle contracts (shortens) it pulls on the tendon, which pulls on your bone and they move together

  6. Tendon vs. Ligament

  7. The biceps are the flexor • The triceps are the extensor

  8. SMOOTH MUSCLE 1. Does not have bands 2. They contract without you thinking about it 3. Also called involuntary muscle 4. Controls breathing, blood pressure and digestion 5. Reacts slowly and tires slowly

  9. CARDIAC MUSCLE 1. Only found in the heart 2. Muscle fibers form mesh 3. Do not tire out 4. Produce their own signal

  10. Under your control Skeletal Muscle Ex: bicep Not under your control Smooth & cardiac Ex: stomach muscles Voluntary vs. Involuntary Some muscles can be both, like your eye muscles

  11. Summary types of muscles

  12. SKIN Integumentary System Forms a protective covering outside the body

  13. Showing some skin…

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