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Body Systems - Muscular System
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Muscular system
contains approximately 650 muscles that make up the general form of the body
Functions of the muscular system
Produces body movement through chemical reactions at cellular level
Maintains body posture and alignment
Protects bones and internal organs
Generates heat
Muscle Traits
Excitability- recieve and respond to a stimulus
Contractability- shorten
Extensibility-
Author
arohn
ID
91792
Card Set
Body Systems - Muscular System
Description
AAMA exam review A and P
Updated
2011-06-23T17:52:50Z
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