Learning the Muscular System Chapter 7

It is now time to learn the muscles that attach to the bones you have just mastered. Although there are approximately 656 muscles commonly found in the human body, you will be responsible for learning only the superficial. This will be approximately 35 muscles. Again, timing is everything here. You must choose a system that works and launch into your study each day. You may find looking at ALL THOSE muscles to learn is too overwhelming. You may want to separate out daily learning goals. First day may be head and neck.. Next day may be abdomen. Flashcards work well for some students too. You have many tools which will aide your successful learning. You must choose a system that works and launch into your study each day. You will find additional help outside your text at the prenhall website, EAP CD(E, D, G) (NOTE: You may find it easier to just run the CD from your computer.). (Click Start, Run, Browse for your CD. Select Start_EAP3e_CD from the files displayed.), ADAM Interactive Anatomy (LRC Lab). PLEASE NOTE: The website is NOT for your textbook, but the content is identical (human body is a human body is a ...) so the activities will be the same., ADAM Interactive Anatomy (LRC Lab), and the Muscle figures located in Schwartz 104 lab. You have approximately 1.5 weeks to complete this task. Good luck.

At the end of the study of this system, the successful student will be able to:

Will be able to discuss and recognize in statements the structure and function of the muscular system in the human body and use correctly the following terms P. 179
- Tendon
- Skeletal muscle
- Epimysium
- Blood vessels and nerves
- Perimysium
- Muscle fascicle
- Endomysium
- Muscle fiber (cells)
  - myofibrils
  - myofilaments
Will be able to discuss and recognize the steps in the control of muscle fiber contraction
will be able to discuss and recognize the differences between the three types of muscle in the human body p. 193-194
- skeletal
- smooth
- cardiac
Identify the following muscles by NAME and by ACTION as they appear on Pages 196-197 of your text. Ignore the fuzzy circles!
- Anterior View list of the most critical muscles in the anterior view p. 196
- Posterior View list of the most critical muscles in the posterior view p. 197

You will be measured on your success in mastering the theory of the objectives by answering questions similar to the ones you will find in the multiple choice, matching and labeling exercises found on the web site for this chapter. Note, Muscle Mechanics, Energetics of muscular activity, and Muscle Performance are beyond the scope of our study of this topic. YOU ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION ON PAGES 184-193.

In addition, from the lab studies the student will be able to

Identify the following 53 muscles by NAME and by ACTION. These muscles appear on page 196 and 197 of your text. Please "ignore" the numbers that appear on both the Anterior and Posterior View. Note there are repeat muscles. For example, the Trapezius is shown on the Anterior View BUT is displayed correctly on the Posterior view. That is how we need you to learn it. We will help you with more of these examples in lab.
- Anterior View list of the most critical muscles in the anterior view
- Posterior View list of the most critical muscles in the posterior view
- Also, check out the Visual Analogy Guide pages 100-113 to fill in the blanks and answer questions THE NAMES OF THE MUSCLES ON PAGE 100 are the MUSCLES YOU MUST LEARN
- The color plates 34-55 will also clarify structures as you would see them on a lab model

You will be measured on your success in mastering the identification of the 53muscles by three formats of questions:

figures will be presented and you will need to add the labels for the muscles
Three dimensional models will be presented in a lab environment with stickers and you will need to provide the appropriate muscle name and action for each sticker. (prepare for this by using the diagram plates (34 - 55) in your lab book)
You will be presented with a muscle name and you will select the location and action

The following sources of information will help you master the the Muscular system and the related structures for which you are responsible.

Prenhall website: The interactive labeling exercises have great potential to help you learn the many components of the muscular system
1. Review the quizzes
2. including matching
3. and most importantly, labeling exercises.
Textbook: Read the objectives. Use them as a guide when you
1. skim read the chapter to get a feel for the content and how the different topics are related
2. reread the chapter look for the critical points and preparing for lecture
3. study the chapter to learn the critical content
4. review the chapter preparing for the quizzes and exams
Lecture for traditional classes: Attend all lectures. Use them to
1. identify important points
2. ask questions of points not well understood in the text
3. measure your learning comprehension
Lab for traditional classes:: Attend your scheduled lab and take advantage of open times to continue to study. Use your labs to correlate text structures to actual specimens in lab. ONLINE STUDENTS: check to see when open lab is on the Battle Creek campus S104room.
EAP CDrom: Interact with the materials on your CD
Please NOTE: When you click on the link, you will be asked what you want to do with the program. Select RUN if using Netscape or OPEN if using Internet Explorer. DO NOT DOWNLOAD. You may find it easier to just run the CD from your computer. (Click Start, Run, Browse for your CD. Select Start_EAP3e_CD from the files displayed. Once the CD is running, Select the current chapter from the Main menu. Do the exercises, animations, and tests that you think will best help you master the material.

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