9Skeletal & Muscular System Flipped Resources Student Learning Objectives Central Concepts: There is a relationship between the organization of cells into tissues and the organization of tissues into organs. The structures and functions of organs determine their relationships within body systems of an organism. Homeostasis allows the body to perform its normal functions. Explain how the muscular/skeletal system (skeletal‚ smooth and cardiac muscles‚ bones‚ cartilage‚ ligaments
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Muscular endurance is very important for people playing sports and who have to sustain an activity for long periods of time. Muscular endurance is determined by how well your slow twitch muscle fibers are developed. In case your wondering what slow twitch muscle fibers are‚ I will explain. There are generally two types of muscle fibers in your body‚ slow twitch and fast twitch. Slow twitch muscle fibers cannot exert as much force as fast twitch‚ but can sustain an effort over a much greater period
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Muscular Dystrophy (APA style) Abstract Overview Muscular dystrophy‚ MD‚ is a group of inherited muscle diseases that weaken the muscles that help the body move (Clark‚ 1995). There are nine major forms of MD. These are Myotonic‚ Duchenne‚ Becker‚ Limb-girdle‚ Facioscapulohumeral‚ Congenital‚ Oculopharyngeal‚ Distal‚ and Emery-Dreifuss (Wikipedia contributors‚ 2009). The type of disease is based on a few factors which are as follows: when in a person’s life MD appears‚ the degree to which
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Muscular dystrophy GCU SPE 358 With Duchenne muscular dystrophy‚ individuals experience a decline in dexterity and gross motor skills as the condition progresses. As muscles atrophy‚ compensation for lack of strength and dexterity may include modified handles or grips and adapted utensils and the use of a motorized wheelchair. (Heller‚ Forney‚ Alberto‚ Best‚ & Schwartzman‚ 2009.) The individual and instructor will work with the special education team and therapists for compensatory positioning
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what is muscular dystrophy The muscular dystrophies are a group a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement. The muscles of the heart and some other involuntary muscles are also affected in some forms of muscular dystrophy‚ and a few forms involve other organs as well. History of muscular dystrophy Children’s Hospital Boston has a long history of conducting innovative research on muscular dystrophy
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due to Muscular Dystrophy‚ also called (MD). Muscular dystrophy is a genetic mishap that weakens the body’s muscles. There is no single disease called muscular dystrophy. Muscular Dystrophy refers to a group of more than 30 inherited diseases. These diseases affect the voluntary or skeletal muscles‚ which control the movements of legs‚ arms‚ and other limbs. Some organs‚ such as the heart and the gut‚ are also affected by the disease. Muscular Dystrophy can prevent the movement of the muscles any human
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Muscular Dystrophy: any of a group of hereditary diseases marked by progressive wasting of certain "muscles." (Oxford) A general term for a group of inherited disorders which are characterized by progressive degeneration of skeletal muscles. A group of inherited progressive muscle disorders characterized by muscle weakness and eventual death of the muscle tissues. Examples include “Duchenne muscular dystrophy” and “Becker’s muscular dystrophy.” (NCIt) All of the muscles may be affected. Or‚ only
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Muscular Dystrophy Muscular Dystrophy is a general term for a number of hereditary‚ degenerative disorders affecting skeletal muscles‚ and often other organs. It is a genetic disease that causes constant degeneration of the muscles. There are over 30 kinds of Muscular Dystrophy. Some forms of Muscular Dystrophy affect involuntary organs like the heart. This muscular disease can be seen in during infancy or may not be known until much later on in life. Muscular Dystrophy is different for each person
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Date______________________ Muscular System Webquest! STEP 1 – Go to http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/muscles.html 1. What are some examples of functions of your muscles? Lifting things 2. What are muscles made of? Elastic tissue 3. What are the 3 types of muscles? Smooth cardiac and skeletal 4. What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary control of muscles? Involuntary you have control and voluntary it does it for you 5. What are smooth muscles? Where are they
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Muscle Tissue Introduction * Motion * Results from alternating contraction (shortening) and relaxation of muscles * Skeletal system * Provides leverage and a supportive framework for this movement * Myology – study of muscles Muscle Tissue * Alternating contraction and relaxation of cells * Chemical energy changed into mechanical energy Types of Muscle Tissue * Skeletal muscle – primarily attached to bones * Striated and voluntary * Cardiac
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