Muscular System - Introduction

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What does fascia attach?

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Fascia attaches muscle to muscle.

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How many muscles are in the muscular system?

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The muscular system is made up of approximately 600 muscles.

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What is the term for moving a joint to increase the angle between two bones?

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The term is extension.

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What does it mean for muscles to be excitable or irritable?

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It means muscles can respond to or receive information from the nervous system.

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What is adaptability in the context of the muscular system?

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Adaptability refers to the muscular system's ability to change in response to how it is used.

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What is the primary function of the muscular system?

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The primary function is to facilitate movement of the body.

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What are the three types of muscles in the human body?

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The three types are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

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What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

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Skeletal muscle is responsible for voluntary movements.

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What type of muscle is found in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle is found in the heart.

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What is the role of smooth muscle?

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Smooth muscle controls involuntary movements in organs.