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Muscular System

Muscular System

Muscular System Functions • Skeletal muscle pulls on the bones of the skeleton, creating

Muscular System Functions • Skeletal muscle pulls on the bones of the skeleton, creating movement. • Even when not moving, skeletal muscle is partially contracted, maintaining tone and posture.

 • A wall of skeletal muscle provides protection for the organs of the

• A wall of skeletal muscle provides protection for the organs of the abdominal cavity.

 • Circular muscles called sphincters control openings in the digestive and urinary systems.

• Circular muscles called sphincters control openings in the digestive and urinary systems. • Muscle contractions generate heat, helping to maintain body temperature.

Anatomy of a Muscle • Each muscle is covered with epimysium, a layer of

Anatomy of a Muscle • Each muscle is covered with epimysium, a layer of collagen fibers that separates it from surrounding organs.

 • The muscle is made of bundles called fascicles. • Each fascicle is

• The muscle is made of bundles called fascicles. • Each fascicle is divided by another layer called the perimysium. ▫ Nerves and blood vessels are also found here.

 • Individual muscle cells within a fascicle are called muscle fibers. • The

• Individual muscle cells within a fascicle are called muscle fibers. • The endomysium surrounds and each individual muscle fiber.

 • At each end of the muscle, the collagen fibers from all three

• At each end of the muscle, the collagen fibers from all three layers come together to form one of two possible structures: ▫ A bundle of collagen fibers called a tendon, which attaches the muscle to a bone. ▫ A sheet of collagen fibers called a aponeurosis, which attaches the muscle to another muscle.

 • A ruptured tendon will detach a muscle completely from one of its

• A ruptured tendon will detach a muscle completely from one of its bones, rendering it unusable.

Epimysium Perimysium Endomysium Tendon Fiber Muscle Fascicle

Epimysium Perimysium Endomysium Tendon Fiber Muscle Fascicle

 • Muscle fibers are some of the longest cells in the body. ▫

• Muscle fibers are some of the longest cells in the body. ▫ Longest is in the sartorius muscle – 60 cm! • Each fiber is multinucleate, meaning there are multiple nuclei in each cell, and amitotic, meaning they cannot divide.

 • The sarcolemma, the cell membrane of the muscle fiber, is covered with

• The sarcolemma, the cell membrane of the muscle fiber, is covered with openings to a network of small tubules called T tubules. • The sarcoplasmic reticulum is a special type of smooth ER that stores calcium ions that signal muscle contraction.

 • Each muscle fiber contains myofibrils, long filaments that have the ability to

• Each muscle fiber contains myofibrils, long filaments that have the ability to contract. ▫ Thin, light filaments, made of the protein actin. ▫ Thick, dark filaments, made of the protein myosin.

T-Tubules Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Sarcolemma Mitochondria Myosin Actin

T-Tubules Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Sarcolemma Mitochondria Myosin Actin

Muscle Contraction • Muscle contractions occur in the following sequence of events: ▫ A

Muscle Contraction • Muscle contractions occur in the following sequence of events: ▫ A signal is passed through motor neuron to a muscle. ▫ This signal is sent to every fiber in the muscle simultaneously through the t-tubules. ▫ The sarcoplasmic reticulum releases calcium ions (Ca 2+), initiating muscle contraction.

 • The calcium influx stimulates the myosin filaments to form connections to the

• The calcium influx stimulates the myosin filaments to form connections to the actin filaments. ▫ The myosin filaments pull the actin filaments inward, causing the muscle to contract.

 • When a muscle contracts, it pulls bones closer together, creating movement. •

• When a muscle contracts, it pulls bones closer together, creating movement. • Contracted muscles become more visible because all of the volume (cytoplasm) is forced outward, creating a muscle belly.

 • The amount and force of muscle tension depends on: ▫ Frequency of

• The amount and force of muscle tension depends on: ▫ Frequency of simulation (form the central nervous system). ▫ Number of skeletal muscle fibers involved. ▫ The size of the muscle fibers – larger fibers contain more myofibrils.

Muscle Stimulation • Summation is the process of recruiting more muscle fibers to generate

Muscle Stimulation • Summation is the process of recruiting more muscle fibers to generate a greater force. • Summation begins when a single electrical impulse from a neuron stimulates a twitch, a single stimuluscontraction-relaxation sequence in a muscle.

 • A twitch has three parts: ▫ The latent period, where the stimulus

• A twitch has three parts: ▫ The latent period, where the stimulus spreads through the muscle. ▫ The contraction phase, where action and myosin generate tension. ▫ The relaxation phase, where action and myosin uncouple and the muscle relaxes. Resting Latent Phase Period Contraction Phase

 • Continuous stimulation results in twitches overlapping, eventually producing a prolonged contraction called

• Continuous stimulation results in twitches overlapping, eventually producing a prolonged contraction called tetanus.

Frog Muscle Twitch

Frog Muscle Twitch

Energy for Muscle Contraction • ATP is the direct unit of energy used by

Energy for Muscle Contraction • ATP is the direct unit of energy used by muscle fibers. ▫ ATP is converted to ADP when it is used. ▫ If the supply of ATP is exhausted, the muscle becomes fatigued and will not contract.

 • ATP is an unstable molecule, so cells only have small amounts available

• ATP is an unstable molecule, so cells only have small amounts available at any given moment. ▫ About 3 seconds worth. • Creatine phosphate can be broken down to release high-energy phosphates, quickly recharging ATP. ▫ 8 -1 o seconds worth of contraction.

 • To continue contracting, muscle fibers must start using glucose. • Glycolysis breaks

• To continue contracting, muscle fibers must start using glucose. • Glycolysis breaks down glucose, releasing two molecules of pyruvate and two molecules of ATP. ▫ Anaerobic, meaning no oxygen is used. ▫ Takes place in the cytoplasm. • The next step depends on the oxygen levels in the muscle fiber.

 • If oxygen levels are high, cell respiration continues breaking down glucose into

• If oxygen levels are high, cell respiration continues breaking down glucose into 34 molecules of ATP for every 1 molecule of glucose. ▫ Aerobic, meaning oxygen is required. ▫ Takes place in the mitochondria.

 • When oxygen levels are low, cells use fermentation reactions to recycle the

• When oxygen levels are low, cells use fermentation reactions to recycle the unused products of glycolysis. • Lactic acid is a byproduct of fermentation and can cause fatigue and soreness. ▫ It is gradually re-absorbed when oxygen levels return to normal.

 • When glucose levels run low, a polysaccharide called glycogen can be broken

• When glucose levels run low, a polysaccharide called glycogen can be broken down to generate more. ▫ Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles.

 • Muscle fatigue has two possible causes: • Running out of glycogen. ▫

• Muscle fatigue has two possible causes: • Running out of glycogen. ▫ Limits available glucose to muscle cells. ▫ “Hitting the wall. ” • Insufficient oxygen levels. ▫ Forces muscle fibers to rely more on glycolysis and fermentation. ▫ “Out of breath. ”

Types of Muscle Fibers • Fast-twitch fibers are able to reach peak tension within

Types of Muscle Fibers • Fast-twitch fibers are able to reach peak tension within 0. 01 seconds or less of neural stimulation. ▫ Large in diameter. ▫ Densely packed with myofibrils (actin and myosin). ▫ Large glycogen reserves. ▫ Fewer mitochondria. • Fast-twitch fibers produce the most tension, but get fatigued quickly.

 • Slow-twitch fibers can take three times as long to reach peak tension.

• Slow-twitch fibers can take three times as long to reach peak tension. ▫ Half the diameter of fast-twitch fibers. ▫ Increased network of capillaries, allowing for a greater and more reliable oxygen supply. ▫ Contain a special protein called myoglobin that reserves additional oxygen within the muscle. ▫ Higher numbers of mitochondria. ▫ Produce less power, but much more endurance.

Physical Conditioning • Physical conditioning can focus on improving muscle force or endurance. •

Physical Conditioning • Physical conditioning can focus on improving muscle force or endurance. • Aerobic exercise focuses on improving endurance by improving oxygen intake and increasing glycogen storage. ▫ Jogging, distance swimming, etc. • Anaerobic exercise improves strength by increasing the size of each muscle fiber. ▫ Each muscle fiber has more myofibrils.

Anabolic Steroids • Anabolic steroids are chemical compounds that mimic the effects of testosterone.

Anabolic Steroids • Anabolic steroids are chemical compounds that mimic the effects of testosterone. ▫ This increases protein synthesis in muscle fibers. • As a hormone, testosterone affects many other tissues besides muscles, causing side effects: ▫ ▫ ▫ Increase in blood cholesterol. Acne High blood pressure Testicular atrophy Increase in male characteristics in women.

Muscular System Disorders • Polio is a viral infection that can infects and destroys

Muscular System Disorders • Polio is a viral infection that can infects and destroys motor neurons, causing paralysis. ▫ Considered eradicated due to a vaccine.

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s

ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a genetic neurodegenerative disease that damages motor neurons of the peripheral nervous system. ▫ Causes muscle atrophy due to disuse.

Muscular Dystrophy • Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic degenerative disorders that directly

Muscular Dystrophy • Muscular dystrophy is a group of genetic degenerative disorders that directly affects muscle tissue, causing it to atrophy.

Muscle Anatomy

Muscle Anatomy

How Are Muscles Named? • Some muscles are named based on the direction of

How Are Muscles Named? • Some muscles are named based on the direction of their fibers. • Rectus means straight. ▫ Rectus abdominis. • Oblique means diagonally arranged. ▫ External abdominal oblique.

 • Muscles within a group may have different names based on their size.

• Muscles within a group may have different names based on their size. • Maximus and longus indicates a larger muscle. • Minimus and brevis indicate a smaller muscle.

 • Muscles may also be named based on their relative location to other

• Muscles may also be named based on their relative location to other muscles. ▫ Medial means towards the midline of the body. ▫ Lateral means towards the sides of the body.

 • Prefixes like bi- and tri- may be used to indicate multiple heads

• Prefixes like bi- and tri- may be used to indicate multiple heads or attachment sites. ▫ Bi – Two attachment sites. ▫ Tri – Three attachment sites.

 • Muscles may also be named based on their origin and insertion bones.

• Muscles may also be named based on their origin and insertion bones. ▫ The origin is an attachment to a immoveable bone. ▫ The insertion is an attachment to an movable bone.

 • If a muscle resembles a shape, it can be named after that

• If a muscle resembles a shape, it can be named after that shape. ▫ Delta is a Greek letter shaped like a triangle. ▫ Trapezius is shaped like a trapezoid. ▫ Serratus means sawtoothed.

 • Finally, muscle names may indicate a specific action they perform. ▫ Flex

• Finally, muscle names may indicate a specific action they perform. ▫ Flex means to bend a joint. ▫ Extend means to straighten a joint.

Frontalis Zygomatic Bone Temporalis Orbicularis Oculi Zygomaticus Trapezius Orbicularis Oris Buccinator Sternocleidomastoid Masseter

Frontalis Zygomatic Bone Temporalis Orbicularis Oculi Zygomaticus Trapezius Orbicularis Oris Buccinator Sternocleidomastoid Masseter

Head and Neck Muscles • The frontalis raises the eyebrows. • The masseter and

Head and Neck Muscles • The frontalis raises the eyebrows. • The masseter and temporalis both elevate the mandible. ▫ Chewing muscles • The buccinator flattens the cheeks during chewing, holding them against the teeth. • The orbicularis oculi performs all eyelid movements, including opening, closing, blinking, etc. • The orbicularis oris closes the mouth with the lips. • The zygomaticus raises the corners of the mouth when smiling. • The sternocleidomastoid rotates the head and flexes the neck.

Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Clavicle Sternum Pectoralis Major Deltoid Serratus Anterior Latissimus Dorsi External Abdominal Oblique

Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Clavicle Sternum Pectoralis Major Deltoid Serratus Anterior Latissimus Dorsi External Abdominal Oblique Rectus Abdominis Internal Abdominal Oblique

Muscles of the Trunk • The pectoralis major adducts the humerus. • The rectus

Muscles of the Trunk • The pectoralis major adducts the humerus. • The rectus abdominis flexes the vertebral column and compresses the contents of the abdomen. ▫ The “pushing” muscle of defecation, childbirth, and forced breathing. ▫ The transversus abdominis also performs this action. • The external and internal obliques rotate the trunk.

Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Deltoid Infraspinatus Teres Major Latissimus Dorsi External Oblique

Sternocleidomastoid Trapezius Deltoid Infraspinatus Teres Major Latissimus Dorsi External Oblique

Muscles of the Dorsal Trunk • The trapezius elevates and depresses the scapula. •

Muscles of the Dorsal Trunk • The trapezius elevates and depresses the scapula. • The latissimus dorsi adducts the humerus. • The deltoid abducts the arm.

Deltoid Biceps Brachii Triceps Brachii Brachioradialis Extensor Carpi Radialis Extensor Digitorum Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Deltoid Biceps Brachii Triceps Brachii Brachioradialis Extensor Carpi Radialis Extensor Digitorum Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Anterior Muscles of the Arm • The biceps brachii and brachioradialis flex the arm.

Anterior Muscles of the Arm • The biceps brachii and brachioradialis flex the arm. • The triceps brachii extends the arm. • The extensor carpi radialis and ulnaris extend the wrist. • The extensor digitorum extends the four nonthumb digits.

Gluteus medius Gluteus maximus Posterior Muscles of the Leg Semitendinosus Biceps femoris Semimembranosus Gastrocnemius

Gluteus medius Gluteus maximus Posterior Muscles of the Leg Semitendinosus Biceps femoris Semimembranosus Gastrocnemius Soleus

Gluteus medius Tensor Fascia Latae Gracilis Anterior Muscles of the Leg Sartorius Rectus Femoris

Gluteus medius Tensor Fascia Latae Gracilis Anterior Muscles of the Leg Sartorius Rectus Femoris Vastus Medialis Vastus Lateralis Fibularis Soleus Tibialis Anterior

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg • The gluteus maximus adducts and extends

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg • The gluteus maximus adducts and extends the leg. • The gluteus medius abducts the leg. • The hamstring group flexes the knee. ▫ Biceps femoris ▫ Semitendinosus ▫ Semimembranosus • The gastrocnemius and soleus extend the foot.

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg • The sartorius flexes, abducts, and laterally

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg • The sartorius flexes, abducts, and laterally rotates the thigh. ▫ Look at the bottom of your foot while standing to demonstrate these actions. • The quadriceps group extends the knee. ▫ ▫ Rectus femoris Vastus medialis Vastus lateralis Vastus intermedialis (a deep muscle)

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg • The tibialis anterior and fibularis muscles

Muscles of the Hip, Thigh, and Leg • The tibialis anterior and fibularis muscles flex the foot.

Temporalis Orbicularis Oculi Zygomaticus Orbicularis Oris Frontalis Masseter Sternocleidomastoid Pectoralis Major Deltoid Biceps Brachii

Temporalis Orbicularis Oculi Zygomaticus Orbicularis Oris Frontalis Masseter Sternocleidomastoid Pectoralis Major Deltoid Biceps Brachii Rectus Abdominis Internal Oblique External Oblique Gluteus Medius Tensor Fascia Latae Adductor (Groin) Gracilis Sartorius Tibialis Anterior Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Medialis Fibularis Longus Soleus

Trapezius Deltoid Triceps Brachii Latissimus Dorsi External Oblique Gluteus Medius Gluteus Maximus Adductor Biceps

Trapezius Deltoid Triceps Brachii Latissimus Dorsi External Oblique Gluteus Medius Gluteus Maximus Adductor Biceps Femoris Semitendinosus Gastrocnemius Soleus