The Muscular System

by Amy Adams

Overview

Beginning with an exploration of the anatomy and physiology of muscles, this volume of the Encyclopedia of the Human Body discusses the parts of the muscular system and how they work together to help us move from place to place and to maintain many internal processes, such as a heart beat. Muscle contraction, development, and response during exercise are covered. The history of research on muscular anatomy is presented and the future of research in this field is considered. Current controversies and dilemmas of scientists performing this research are explored. Muscular system diseases and disorders, symptoms and treatments are explored, including muscular dystrophy and hypertrophy. This reference concludes with information about maintaining a healthy muscular system, a comprehensive glossary, and resources for further information including web sites and contact information for organizations and national health institutions.

The set provides a complete, comprehensive reference source for students interested in the human body. Each book in this ten-volume set introduces and describes a specific body system, including the parts and function of each system, the history of discovery, related diseases and treatments, as well as future advances in research. Detailed illustrations and diagrams, including an eight-page color insert, provide a visual reference for written material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313062513
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/30/2004
Series:	Human Body Systems Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

AMY ADAMS is an independent scholar who has written for The Scientist, Discovery Channel Online, CBS HealthWatch and Science, among others.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Muscular Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy of the Musculature System

Muscle Contraction

Muscles in Exercise

Development of the Muscular System

Historic Perspectives

Early Discoveries in Muscular Anatomy

Current Approaches to Understanding the Musculature System

Medical Information

Muscular Injuries

Muscular Dystrophy

Diseases of the Cardiac Muscle

Disease of the Muscular Enzymes

References

Glossary

Medical Organizations

Fact Sheet