Muscle Quiz (BMS Learning Outcomes)

Study Notes

Muscle Tissue Classification

Skeletal muscle contracts to move limbs and maintain posture.
Its ends articulate with the skeleton, attached by tendons.
It has blood vessels and nerves, and is under voluntary control.
Cardiac muscle is uniquely found in the heart, exhibiting rhythmic contractions and controlled by the autonomic nervous system.
Smooth muscle, found in blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and the alimentary canal, has spindle-shaped cells.
It's also controlled by the autonomic nervous system, enabling movement of soft tissues.

Muscle Functions

Muscles maintain posture and provide muscle tone.
They contribute to the stability of the body.
They enable movement and mobility.
They facilitate circulation, respiration, and digestion.
They play a role in temperature regulation by generating heat.
They protect internal organs.
They help with urination.

Muscle Tissue Properties

Contractility: The ability of muscle to shorten and generate force.
Excitability: The capacity to respond to stimuli, such as nerve impulses.
Extensibility: The ability to stretch beyond its resting length without being damaged.
Elasticity: The ability to return to its original length after being stretched.

Description

This quiz explores the classification and functions of muscle tissues, including skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. It examines their properties, control mechanisms, and roles in maintaining posture, stability, and overall body functions. Test your understanding of how these muscle types contribute to movement and vital processes.