Musculature
Musculature
Musculature (pronunciation: /ˈmʌskjʊlətʃər/) is a term that refers to the system or arrangement of muscles in the body of an organism. It is derived from the Latin word "musculus" meaning "little mouse", which is a reference to the appearance and movement of certain muscles.
Overview
The musculature is an essential part of the anatomy of organisms, particularly in animals, including humans. It is responsible for movement, maintaining posture, and circulating blood in the body. The musculature is divided into three types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
Skeletal Musculature
Skeletal muscles, also known as striated muscles, are attached to the skeleton and are under voluntary control. They are responsible for all locomotion and mechanical work in the body.
Smooth Musculature
Smooth muscles are found in the walls of organs and structures such as the esophagus, stomach, intestines, bronchi, uterus, urethra, and blood vessels. Unlike skeletal muscles, they are not under voluntary control.
Cardiac Musculature
The cardiac muscle, also known as the myocardium, is a type of muscle tissue that composes the bulk of the heart. It is an involuntary striated muscle that is responsible for the contraction of the heart.
Related Terms
- Muscle tissue: The tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power.
- Muscle contraction: The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers.
- Muscle fiber: A single muscle cell.
- Muscle hypertrophy: An increase in the size of muscle cells.
- Muscle atrophy: A decrease in the mass of the muscle.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Musculature
- Wikipedia's article - Musculature
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