{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