{ Muscular System Andrea Alvarado & Alfredo Bogantes

{{ Smooth Muscle  The eye  Gastrointestinal tract  The bladder  Vessels Cardiac Muscle  The heart Major Organs

Skeletal Muscle  Chest  Back  Quadricep  Hanstrings  Glutes  Bicep  Tricep  Calves

 Movement  Upright posture  Movement of substances  Generation of heat Functions

  Can happen in one or more of your muscles at once   Overuse of a muscle   Pinched nerve in the back Diseases: Muscle Cramps

Myotonia   Muscles relax slowly after contraction or stimulation   Trouble walking   Cold weather can serve as a trigger

Muscular Dystrophy   A group of 30 genetic diseases that affect the muscles   Cause weakness and complete loss and degeneration of the muscle   Treatment includes physical therapy, surgery and the use of orthopedic devices

{  Causes:  Causes: postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, prolonged immobilization, among others.  Symptoms:  Symptoms: Pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances  Treatment:  Treatment: Different types of manual therapy, medications, injections, excercises, among others. Medical Trends: Medical Trends: Musculoskeletal Pain

 The heart acts as a big pump  Skeletal muscles acy as a third type lever  There aren´t a specific number of muscles  Muscle contractions is a series of signals Interesting Facts