Chapter 10: Muscular System: Histology and Physiology
Internet Activities
Muscles in
Action
This is an interactive site designed to introduce the user to the muscles
of the human body. Question: A. What is circumduction? B. What muscles are
involved with elevation of the scapula?
Muscle Physiology
and Design
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?
Energy
Supply for Skeletal Muscle Contraction
This site introduces the user to the energy supply necessary for muscle contraction.
Question: A. How does glucose get to skeletal muscle cells? B. What are several
sources of ATP?
Basic Skeletal
Muscle Physiology
This site introduces the user to the fundamentals of skeletal muscle physiology.
Question: What comprises skeletal muscle?
