1. Locomotor System 2 (musculoskeletal system)
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Human Anatomy
Locomotor System 2 (musculoskeletal system)

2. Overview Last time we talked about the skeleton
Today we will be focusing our attention on the muscles of our bodies

3. Types of Muscles There are 3 types of muscles cells in our body
We will be focusing on Skeletal Muscle Cells
Skeletal Muscles are the muscles that are connected to our bones that allow for movement of the body

4. Four Functions of Skeletal Muscle
Producing Movement
Maintaining Posture
Stabilizing Joints
Generating Heat

5. Producing Movement

6. Maintaining Posture

7. Stabilizing Joints

8. Generating Heat

9. Some examples of Muscles

10. Some examples of Muscles

11. There are roughly 600 muscles in the human body.
There are often several layers of muscles
For the purpose of this class, we will be focusing our attention on certain superficial (surface) muscles