Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Textbook Question
Book Icon
Chapter 6, Problem 1RQ

In a general sense, how do skeletal muscles produce movement?

Expert Solution & Answer
Check Mark
Summary Introduction

To explain: In general, the ways in which skeletal muscles produce movement.

Introduction: In an adult, 40 to 50% of the body weight is contributed by skeletal muscles. It is primarily attached to the skeleton of the body but also found at the opening of urinary tracts and gastrointestinal tracts.

Explanation of Solution

Skeletal muscles are mainly attached to the bones in groups or in pairs. These muscles help in movement of bones around joints by creating contraction and relaxation of muscles. Contraction of muscles that are attached to the bones produce large movements involved in localized movement and running.

Want to see more full solutions like this?

Subscribe now to access step-by-step solutions to millions of textbook problems written by subject matter experts!
Students have asked these similar questions
What is the concept "calories consumed must equal calories burned" in regrads to nutrition?
You intend to insert patched dominant negative DNA into the left half of the neural tube of a chick.  1) Which side of the neural tube would you put the positive electrode to ensure that the DNA ends up on the left side?  2) What would be the internal (within the embryo) control for this experiment?  3) How can you be sure that the electroporation method itself is not impacting the embryo?  4) What would you do to ensure that the electroporation is working? How can you tell?
Describe a method to document the diffusion path and gradient of Sonic Hedgehog through the chicken embryo. If modifying the protein, what is one thing you have to consider in regards to maintaining the protein’s function?
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A ...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337711067
Author:Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781285866932
Author:Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337677509
Author:HOEGER
Publisher:Cengage
Text book image
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
Text book image
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Biology
ISBN:9781305967359
Author:STARR
Publisher:CENGAGE L
GCSE PE - ANTAGONISTIC MUSCLE ACTION - Anatomy and Physiology (Skeletal and Muscular System - 1.5); Author: igpe_complete;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hm_9jQRoO4;License: Standard Youtube License