Internet Activities

Complete Muscle Tables of the Human Body
(http://www.ptcentral.com/muscles/)

This extensive site lists and describes human muscles.
Question: Where is the triceps brachii?

Basic Skeletal Muscle Physiology
(http://home.hia.no/~stephens/musfacts.htm)

This site introduces the user to the fundamentals of skeletal muscle physiology.
Question: What comprises skeletal muscle?

Muscle Physiology
(http://www-neuromus.ucsd.edu/musintro/jump.shtml)

Investigate this extensive site that introduces the basics of muscle physiology.
Question: List several topics introduced at this site.

Skeletal Muscle Fiber Structure
(http://ortho84-13.ucsd.edu/musintro/myofiber.shtml)

Learn about the anatomy and physiology of skeletal muscle fibers at this site.
Question: What is a myofibril?

Histology of Skeletal Muscle
(http://www.medmedia.com/05/213.htm)

This site describes the myofilament arrangement of skeletal muscle.
Question: How is a sarcomere defined?

Muscular Dystrophy Association of America
(http://www.mda.org/)

Learn about muscular dystrophy at this comprehensive site. The guide for parents is impressive.
Question: A. What causes MD?
B. What are the symptoms of MD?

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