Title: Identify the structures, functions, and diseases of the muscular system.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-1) (Draft) > Section: Understanding Anatomy and Physiology

Identification should include

- the function of the muscular system
- skeletal muscle (striated)—moves the body and operates with conscious control
- cardiac muscle (striated)—forms the wall of the heart and is not under conscious control
- visceral (smooth)—involuntary muscles that form the walls of organs and are not under conscious control
- diseases/disorders of the muscular system.

Process/Skill Questions

- What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle? Why is each important?
- How are muscles attached to bones?
- What muscles are used when performing curl ups?
- What is the significant characteristic differentiating cardiac muscle from other muscle tissues?
- What are the major disorders of the muscular system?
- How are the cardiac, voluntary, and involuntary muscles alike? How are they different?
- What would cause muscles to atrophy?