MUSCULAR SYSTEM
The Muscles are responsible for
movement. They achieve this by Layers of
Muscles
contracting and pulling on the bones to
which they are attached.
The human body has about Superficial
640 muscles. Located just beneath
Muscles make up about 40% the skin
of body weight in males Usually the most visible
(slightly less in females). muscles
Shown on the left side
Muscles usually span of the male body
joints and attach to illustration
bones through tendons.
Some muscles split to Intermmediate
attach to different Located below
bones. superficial muscles
Provide additional
support and
movement
Deep
Located closest to bones
Important for stability,
posture, and precise
movement
Shown on the right side of
the male body illustration
Structure of Muscles
A typical muscle spans across a joint
Key Idea Each muscle tapers at both ends
The tapered ends form fibrous tendons
Some muscles divide into Tendons attach muscles to bones
multiple parts. These divided This attachment allows movement of the skeleton
portions attach to different
bones.This allows complex and
Personal Notes
coordinated movements. Notes taken before, during,
and after class sessions
Pictures are from Pinterest
DISCLAIMER: These notes are based on information gathered from lectures, textbooks, and various online sources. They are
intended for educational and study purposes only and may not represent complete or fully comprehensive material.
Accuracy is not guaranteed, and it is recommended to consult original sources or instructors for clarification when needed.
The Muscles are responsible for
movement. They achieve this by Layers of
Muscles
contracting and pulling on the bones to
which they are attached.
The human body has about Superficial
640 muscles. Located just beneath
Muscles make up about 40% the skin
of body weight in males Usually the most visible
(slightly less in females). muscles
Shown on the left side
Muscles usually span of the male body
joints and attach to illustration
bones through tendons.
Some muscles split to Intermmediate
attach to different Located below
bones. superficial muscles
Provide additional
support and
movement
Deep
Located closest to bones
Important for stability,
posture, and precise
movement
Shown on the right side of
the male body illustration
Structure of Muscles
A typical muscle spans across a joint
Key Idea Each muscle tapers at both ends
The tapered ends form fibrous tendons
Some muscles divide into Tendons attach muscles to bones
multiple parts. These divided This attachment allows movement of the skeleton
portions attach to different
bones.This allows complex and
Personal Notes
coordinated movements. Notes taken before, during,
and after class sessions
Pictures are from Pinterest
DISCLAIMER: These notes are based on information gathered from lectures, textbooks, and various online sources. They are
intended for educational and study purposes only and may not represent complete or fully comprehensive material.
Accuracy is not guaranteed, and it is recommended to consult original sources or instructors for clarification when needed.
