Section: Unit Nine: Muscles | BAB 1206: Basic Biochemistry | kmtc

  • a)  Introduction

    Muscles is a contractile tissue of animals and is derived from the muscle dermal layer of embrogonic germ cell. Muscle cells contain contractile filaments that moves past each other and change the size of the cell

    b) Unit Objectives

    By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to;

    1. List the types and functions and muscles
    2. Describe the structure of muscles, contraction, biochemical and physical changes

    c) Unit Learning Requirements
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      		Learning requirements

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         Review Questions

        1. What are the mechanical and physiological functions of the skeletal system?

        2. Explain the biochemical reasoning behind muscle fatigue.

        3. Which cell type is specialized for contraction and generation of force?

        4. What are the 3 types of muscles?

        5. Tendons connect __________ to bone