Laiq Hussain anatomy chapter 5 muscular system

8 topics across 7 chapters

Chapter 1

Overview and classification of muscle tissue (skeletal, cardiac, smooth) and functions

Chapter 2

Microscopic structure of skeletal muscle: muscle fiber, myofibrils, sarcomere, Z-line, A/I bands, titin, nebulin

Chapter 3

Physiology of muscle contraction: sliding filament theory, cross-bridge cycle, excitation–contraction coupling, role of Ca2+ and ATP

Chapter 4

Neuromuscular junction and innervation: motor unit, synapse structure, neurotransmitters, reflexes and control of muscle tone

Chapter 5

Gross anatomy of major muscle groups: head and neck, back, thorax, abdominal wall, upper limb, lower limb — origins, insertions, actions, and innervat

Chapter 6

Vascular and connective tissue components: blood supply, lymphatics, fascia, tendons, aponeuroses, muscle attachments and biomechanics

Chapter 7

Clinical correlations and pathology: muscle injury, myopathies, nerve lesions, cramps/tonic disorders, testing (strength grading), rehabilitation prin