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Discussion Board 8.1: Muscle Action

DESCRIPTION

In this discussion, you will identify and describe muscles associated with different types of work.

OBJECTIVES

• • Identify the gross and microscopic anatomy of skeletal muscle.
  • Identify the anatomical differences between skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Respond to the following:

What profession do you pursue or hope to pursue in the future? What is one physical activity that you think you will have to perform on a regular basis as part of that profession, and why? Describe at least three muscles that are most essential to that activity, including their type, anatomical structure, and function.