Muscular, Skeleton & Medicine Systems PDF

# Muscular System - Different types of muscle - Skeletal muscle - the specialized tissue attached to bones and allows movement. - Smooth muscle - located in various internal structures including the digestive system. - Cardiac muscle - the muscle specific to the heart. - Cardiac muscl...

# Muscular System - Different types of muscle - Skeletal muscle - the specialized tissue attached to bones and allows movement. - Smooth muscle - located in various internal structures including the digestive system. - Cardiac muscle - the muscle specific to the heart. - Cardiac muscle makes up the thick middle layer of the heart. - Muscles work together with bones to move the body. - Smooth muscles are responsible for moving food through the digestive system. # Skeleton System - The skull protects the brain. - The rib cage protects the chest. - The rib cage contains the heart and lungs. - The humerus is the upper arm bone. - The femur is the large upper leg bone that connects the lower leg bones to the pelvic bone. - The vertebral column is also called the spinal column. - The type of joint found at the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. - The clavicle is a long, slightly curved bone that connects your arm to your body. - The vertebrae surround and protect the spine cord. # What is Medicine? - Medicine helps people who are sick feel better. - Medicines come in different forms like pills, liquids, or creams. - Some medicines, called over-the-counter drugs, can be bought without a doctor's prescription. - Always take medicine given by a doctor. - Harmful and illegal drugs are called illegal drugs. - Taking too much medicine can cause harmful effects on your body. - Vaccines help protect your body from getting sick. - A prescription is what a doctor writes to tell you which medicine to take. - It is important to read the medicine label before taking any medicine to ensure you use it safely.