Chapter 11.1, Problem 1BYGO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The definition of responsiveness, conductivity, contractility, extensibility, and elasticity, and to understand why these properties are necessary for muscle function.

Introduction:

Muscles are soft tissues made up of multiple muscle fibers. They are crucial for every type of movement in the body as well as for locomotion. The contraction of muscles associated with bones enables various types of movements.