1
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Muscular system consists of
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Muscle fibres
Tendons
Tissue coverings
2
Q
Function of the muscular system
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Produces movement of the body
Stabilise body position ( posture)
Produce heat
Regulates organ volume
( diaphragm + lungs)
3
Q
Pathology. Of the muscular system
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Carmps
Fibrosis
Repetitive strain injury ( RST)
Tennis/golfers elbow
4
Q
Effects of massage on the musclar system
A
Increases - local circulation
- resistance to injury
- drainage of waste products
decreases - muscle tension + spasm
- pain from spasm
- formation of excess scar tissue
- nervous irritability
Exam Quesions?
flashcards
Decks in class (25)
# Cards
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Massage24
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Thingas I Needs To Be Able To Answer17
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Anatomy1
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Thing I Need To Know47
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The Inflammatory Response9
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Tissue6
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Organs I Need To Know Where They Iie5
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Anatomical Defination4
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Lowe Limb16
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Adominal Muscles12
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Muscles Of The Back23
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Posterior Muscles Of The Back9
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Posture4
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The Foot21
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Holistic Approach7
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Nervous System6
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Digestive System5
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Endocrine System4
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Muscular System4
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Cardiovscular System4
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Skeletal System4
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The Respiratory System4
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Muscles Of The Arm4
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Anatomical Definition4
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4 Main Types Of Tissue10
