HST-AP Introduction to the Muscular System

This video provides an overview of the muscular system, covering its main functions, properties, types of muscle movements, and types of muscles. It explains how muscles work with the nervous system to enable movement and discusses supportive structures like tendons and fascia. The video concludes with a brief mention of further study topics, such as major muscle groups and common diseases.

What are the main functions of the muscular system?

List the five major properties of the muscular system.

Describe the difference between adduction and abduction.

What are the three types of muscles and how do they differ?

Explain the role of tendons and fascia in the muscular system.

What happens to skeletal muscles if the communication from the nervous system is severed?

What is quadriplegia and how is it related to the muscular system?