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Unit 4 - The Muscular System
Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare Professionals Michener Institute
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10/19/2011

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List the major connective tissue elements related to skeletal muscle
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How do muscles attach
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How are muscles classified based on movement
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What 6 features may be used to name a muscle
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Define posture
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What are the major muscle groups
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What are the three generalized functions of skeletal muscle tissue
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What are the 3 characteristics of skeletal muscle cells
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What is the structure and function of myofilaments
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What is the series of steps in muscle contraction
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What is sliding filaments theory
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What are the steps in muscle relaxation
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What are the energy sources for muscle contraction
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What is aerobic respiration
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What is anaerobic respiration
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Define motor unit
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What is a twitch skeletal muscle contraction
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What is a treppe skeletal muscle contraction
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What is tetanus skeletal muscle contraction
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What is tonic skeletal muscle contraction
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What are isotonic skeletal muscle contractions
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What are isometric skeletal muscle contractions
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Explain the graded strength principle
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What are the characteristics of cardiac muscle
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What are the characteristics of smooth muscle
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