Nervous Control
The peripheral nervous system and muscle system work together to control the voluntary and involuntary…
Muscle System
Oxygen Debt: Fatigue
The amount of oxygen required to recover from strenuous exercise is equal to the oxygen…
Regulation of Cardiac Muscle Contraction
Cardiac muscle fibers undergo coordinated contraction via calcium-induced calcium release conducted through the intercalated discs.…
Muscle Structure and Control of Contraction
Skeletal muscle cells have unique physical features that facilitate their function in contraction. The smallest…
Structure of Three Basic Muscle Types
There are three forms of muscle tissue that perform a wide range of diverse functions:…
Important Functions of the Muscle System
The muscular system controls numerous functions, which is possible with the significant differentiation of muscle…
Muscle System
The muscular system is responsible for functions such as maintenance of posture, locomotion, and control…