Biology 2404 A&P Basics    Muscle System            Review Sheet    Dr. Weis

1. Name and compare & contrast the three muscle types based on location, histology, & function.

2. Regarding skeletal muscle :

            a) Name the connective tissue coverings

            b) Give 4 specific functions of skeletal muscle

            c) Describe skeletal muscle cell anatomy : gross and histological

            d) Give the myofilaments name and function

            e) Define sarcomere

3. Know the anatomy and events of skeletal muscle physiology related to :

            a) Neuromuscular junction

            b) Synapse

            c) Neurotransmitters

            d) Motor unit

            e) sliding filament theory

            f) graded muscle contractions / summation (twitch, tetanus), isotonic, isometric

            g) energy sources from anaerobic and aerobic metabolic steps

            h) Muscle tone, fatigue, and oxygen debt & exercise

4. Define origin, insertion, range of motion, and body movements discussed, prime mover, antagonistic, synergistic, fixators.

5. Know how muscles are named and give and explain 4 examples of the way muscles are named.

6. Describe a lever arm system and name the three lever arm classes.

7. Regarding the gross anatomy of muscles

            be able to name, identify and specific action the muscles of the head and neck

            be able to name, identify and specific action the muscles of the trunk

            be able to name, identify and specific action the muscles of the upper appendages

            be able to name, identify and specific action the muscles of the lower appendages

8. Name two aging changes seen with skeletal muscles

9. Name two conditions / diseases seen with skeletal muscles

10.  Define related terms :

            atrophy, hypertrophy, sprain, strain, hernia

11. Explain the relationship of the muscular system with other body systems