1. The Muscular System 2. Muscle Tissue Characteristics Is made up of contractile fibers Provides movement Controlled by the nervous system Voluntary- consciously controlled…

Slide 1 DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY ABDOMEN Slide 2 Esophagus Slide 3 The abdominal oesophagus The abdominal oesophagus measures approximately 1.25 cm in length. Phrenicoesophageal…

Slide 1 Chapter 6 Muscular Tissue Slide 2 1. General description 1) components: ---cell: muscle fiber-myofiber elongated thread-liked Sarcolemma Sarcoplasm sarcoplasmic reticulum:…

Slide 1 TYPES OF MUSCLE SKELETAL MUSCLE Slide 2 Slide 3 Skeletal Muscle They are used in locomotion and all other voluntary movement. They are fastened to the bones of the…

Slide 1 Muscular System Anatomy & Physiology Slide 2 Muscles From the Latin mus meaning little mouse (Flexing muscles looked like mice scurrying under the skin) Have…

Slide 1 Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Chapter 8 The Muscular System Slide 2 Copyright 2010, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Muscle Types Skeletal Smooth Cardiac…