1. Chapter 4
The Muscular System

2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
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3. Muscles Primary Functions Make body movement possible.
Hold body erect.
Move body fluids.
Produce body heat.

4. Muscles
Related Combining Forms
my/o, myos/o

5. Fascia Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Cover, support, and separate muscles.
Related Combining Form
fasci/o

6. Tendons Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Attach muscles to bones.
Related Combining Forms
ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o

7. Tendon