My Topics to Research are:
1) 5 main functions of muscles
2) How muscles join to bones
- tendons
- ligaments
3) Muscular Diseases
4) Sprains & strains
Muscular System
The muscular system is composed of over 650 muscles. Differences between each muscle are found by location, function, structure, and the way each muscle contracts.
The 5 Main Functions of Muscles:
#1They Give Our body shape
- muscles attach to the skeletal structure and add density to our figures
- between 40%-45% of our body is made up of muscles
#2 The Help Us Move
- when muscles contract they cause us to move
#3 Give Posture When Standing/Sitting
#4 They Produce Majority of Our Body Heat
#5 They Protect Us From Shock
How Muscles Join to Bones:
Tendons
- strong cords connecting muscle to bone
- when the muscles contract, they pull on the tendons, which pull on the muscles, and that causes movement
- important job = protect from strain during movement
Ligaments
- connect bone to bone
- they connect at the ends of muscles and keep them from slipping and sliding, and force them to bend
- stabilize joints (allow joints to move in specific direction, need more than one group of ligaments to keep joints aligned)
Muscular Diseases:
Fibromyalgia
- a chronic pain syndrome, or chronic musculoskeletal disorder (as referred to by doctors and scientists)
- a condition where pain occurs in muscles and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage
- it can be treated with aerobic fitness training
Tendonitis
- an inflammation of a tendon
- it is a type of overuse injury that is more common in younger people who play sports often
- can be treated with deep transverse friction tissue massages along with rest, restricted activity, pain medication prescribed by your doctor
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- a condition which can affect people of all ages
- an illness which causes long-lasting physical and mental fatigue
- exercise therapy is a promising treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome
Sprains and Strains:
Strains
- muscle contracts, shortens, and pulls on the tendon
- are muscles that has been stretched too far
- it's common for people to strain muscles in their back, neck, or legs
1) 5 main functions of muscles
2) How muscles join to bones
- tendons
- ligaments
3) Muscular Diseases
4) Sprains & strains
Muscular System
The muscular system is composed of over 650 muscles. Differences between each muscle are found by location, function, structure, and the way each muscle contracts.
The 5 Main Functions of Muscles:
#1 They Give Our body shape
- muscles attach to the skeletal structure and add density to our figures
- between 40%-45% of our body is made up of muscles
#2 The Help Us Move
- when muscles contract they cause us to move
#3 Give Posture When Standing/Sitting
#4 They Produce Majority of Our Body Heat
#5 They Protect Us From Shock
How Muscles Join to Bones:
Tendons
- strong cords connecting muscle to bone
- when the muscles contract, they pull on the tendons, which pull on the muscles, and that causes movement
- important job = protect from strain during movement
Ligaments
- connect bone to bone
- they connect at the ends of muscles and keep them from slipping and sliding, and force them to bend
- stabilize joints (allow joints to move in specific direction, need more than one group of ligaments to keep joints aligned)
Muscular Diseases:
Fibromyalgia
- a chronic pain syndrome, or chronic musculoskeletal disorder (as referred to by doctors and scientists)
- a condition where pain occurs in muscles and surrounding structures without any obvious tissue damage
- it can be treated with aerobic fitness training
Tendonitis
- an inflammation of a tendon
- it is a type of overuse injury that is more common in younger people who play sports often
- can be treated with deep transverse friction tissue massages along with rest, restricted activity, pain medication prescribed by your doctor
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- a condition which can affect people of all ages
- an illness which causes long-lasting physical and mental fatigue
- exercise therapy is a promising treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome
Sprains and Strains:
Strains
- muscle contracts, shortens, and pulls on the tendon
- are muscles that has been stretched too far
- it's common for people to strain muscles in their back, neck, or legs
- a strain is a pain inside the muscle
Sprains
- ligament is stretched/torn causing sprain
- sprains will probably start to hurt right away