{Muscular System
Andrea Alvarado & Alfredo Bogantes
{ {Smooth Muscle
The eye Gastrointestinal
tract The bladder Vessels
Cardiac Muscle
The heart
Major Organs
Skeletal Muscle
Chest Back Quadricep Hanstrings Glutes Bicep Tricep Calves
Movement Upright posture Movement of substances Generation of heat
Functions
Can happen in one or more of your muscles at once
Overuse of a muscle Pinched nerve in the
back
Diseases:Muscle Cramps
Myotonia Muscles relax
slowly after contraction or stimulation
Trouble walking Cold weather
can serve as a trigger
Muscular Dystrophy
A group of 30 genetic diseases that affect the muscles
Cause weakness and complete loss and degeneration of the muscle
Treatment includes physical therapy, surgery and the use of orthopedic devices
{ Causes: postural strain, repetitive movements,
overuse, prolonged immobilization, among others. Symptoms: Pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances Treatment: Different types of manual therapy,
medications, injections, excercises, among others.
Medical Trends: Musculoskeletal Pain
The heart acts as a big pump Skeletal muscles acy as a third type lever There aren´t a specific number of
muscles Muscle contractions is a series of signals
Interesting Facts