Human Movement and Locomotion
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Human Movement and Locomotion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A person is unable to extend their leg at the knee after an injury. Which muscle is most likely affected?
Calculate the number of bones in the adult human body.
Describe the antagonistic action of muscles with an example.
Describe the difference between a ligament and a tendon.
Describe the process of muscle fatigue.
Describe the role of tendons in human movement.
Explain how a fracture heals in the human body.
Explain how the nervous system and muscular system work together to produce movement.
Explain the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.
Explain why joints are important for human movement.
List the four main types of bones based on shape.
Name the three types of muscle tissue found in the human body.
Name two differences between smooth muscle and skeletal muscle.
What is the function of synovial fluid in joints?
What is the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction?
A patient is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction. Describe how this condition impairs muscle contraction and movement.
A person suffers a spinal cord injury at the cervical level. Predict and explain the possible effects on their movement and locomotion.
Compare and contrast isotonic and isometric muscle contractions, providing an example of each.
Describe the role of ATP in muscle contraction and relaxation.
During a marathon, an athlete experiences muscle cramps. Explain the physiological reasons behind muscle cramps during prolonged exercise.
