Internet Activities

Musculoskeletal Atlas

http://www.hslib.washington.edu/courses/hubio553/atlas/

Learn many of the major anatomical features at this site.

Question: Describe the format of this site.

 

Complete Muscle Tables of the Human Body

http://www.ptcentral.com/muscles/

This extensive site lists and describes human muscles.

Question: Where is the triceps brachii?

 

Imaging of Muscle Injuries

http://www.vh.org/Providers/Textbooks/MuscleInjuries/MuscleInjuries.html

This site provides the user with information about muscle injuries. Included at this site are separate sections on muscle morphology, physiology, imaging, and injuries.

Question: A. What is a muscle strain?

B. What is DOMS?

 

Muscle Physiology and Design

http://muscle.ucsd.edu/musintro/jump.shtml

This comprehensive site allows the user to explore the physiology and design of muscles.

Question: A. What are the basic fiber types?

B. What is the cross-bridge cycle?

 

Basic Skeletal Muscle Physiology

http://www.krs.hia.no/~stephens/musfacts.htm

This site introduces the user to the fundamentals of skeletal muscle physiology.

Question: What comprises skeletal muscle?