HONORS ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 6A THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM: Microscopic Anatomy & Physiology
VOCABULARY The student will be able to define. . . . . .
irritability
sarcolemma
neuromuscular junction
contractility
sarcoplasm
motor neuron
myosarcoplasmic reticulum
motor unit
mystransverse tubules
synapse
sarcomyofibrils
neurotransmitter
myofilaments
acetycholine (ACh)
actin
action potential
troponin
tropomyosin
Z disc
cross bridges
sarcomere
sliding filament theory
endomysium
perimysium
epimysium
tendon
aponeurosis
rigor mortis
ATP; ADP
creatine phosphate (CP)
aerobic respiration
anaerobic glycolysis
lactic acid
muscle fatigue
oxygen debt
aerobic/endurance ex.
isometric contractions
isotonic contractions
muscle tone
flaccid
hypertrophy
atrophy
OBJECTIVES The student will be able to . . . . . . .
1.
compare the three types of muscle tissue based on structure, function, and location
2.
define muscular system describe 4 main functions, plus any 2 additional functions.
3.
describe the connective tissue components of skeletal muscle
4.
discuss the attachments of muscles
5.
describe the microscopic structure of skeletal muscle
6.
discuss the structure and function of actin and myosin containing myofilaments
7.
describe a neuromuscular junction and motor unit
8.
explain the series of steps in the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction
9.
identify three ways ATP is regenerated during muscle activity
10.
define oxygen debt and muscle fatigue and list possible causes of muscle fatigue
11.
describe the effects of aerobic and resistance exercise on skeletal muscles and other body
organs
12.
take on the role of a fitness instructor—plan an exercise routine with explanations to the
“class” describing the movements of the workout, the purpose of the movements, how the
muscles are changing due to the workout, why the muscles are sore, how recovery happens,
and any other interesting details.
SYLLABUS (all objectives can be completed in Chapter 6 between pages 181-196)
Wed, Feb 5
Read pp 181-185; complete Did You Get It, page 185. Prepare & study these vocabulary
words: endomysium, myomysium, epimysium, fascicle
Thur, Feb 6
Objectives 1-4; text pp 181-185; wb pp 103-104, #1&2; quiz Monday: objectives 1-4,
vocabulary (bottom of vocab column 1).
Come to the Faith in Our Future celebration in Marian Hall, 6 pm!
Bonus participation points for the week!
Fri, Feb 7
Review and study for Monday’s quiz. Work ahead on objective 5.
Mon, Feb 10
Quiz 6B.1—obj 1-4. Complete Objectives 5-6; wb p 104-106, #3, 4, 5
Tues, Feb 11 Review & study. Quiz 6B.2 tomorrow—Objectives 5 & 6—vocab column 2.
Wed, Feb 12
Quiz 6B.2. Complete Objectives 7-8; wb pp 107-108, #6, 7, 8 plus Vocab column 3.
Review and study well!
Thur, Feb 13
Review Objective 8; Complete objectives 9-11; WB pages 109-110, #10-14 plus last
vocab column; Quiz 6B.3 tomorrow over objectives 7 & 8
Fri, Feb 14
Quiz 6B.3. Review Objectives 9-11. Quiz on Tuesday. Review and study all!
Mon, Feb 18
President’s Day Holiday! Review & study Well!
Tues, Feb 19 Quiz 6B.4—Objectives 9-11.
Wed, Feb 20
Chapter 6B Traditional Test—Objectives 1-11
Thur, Feb 21
Complete Objective 12 as a performance assessment in class. (with sub)
Peggy Steffan
3/7/2016