Musculoskeletal System

. Think about why athletes “warm up” before a competitive event. Relate the warm-up period to intracellular and extracellular events that make contraction more efficient.

2. List the three physiological reasons for muscle fatigue. Using the knowledge you gained in this module, discuss how each possible mechanism for muscle fatigue is related to the other mechanisms.

3. In this module we learned about the three different types of muscle. Create a chart that compares and contrasts smooth and skeletal muscle tissue.

4. Dylan’s coach is carefully watching him glide over the high jump bar. The coach is contracting his right orbicularis oculi muscle, raised his arm, and contracted his opponens pollicis. Does the coach think Dylan did a good job or a poor job during his high jump attempt? How do you know?

5. List all sic possible movements that can occur at the shoulder joint and name the prime mover(s) of each movement. Next list the antagonists.