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  2. Muscular system - Wikipedia

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    The muscular system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body. [1] The muscular systems in vertebrates are controlled through the nervous system although some muscles (such as the cardiac muscle) can be

  3. Work loop - Wikipedia

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    Since work is defined as force multiplied by displacement, the area of the graph shows the mechanical work output of the muscle. In a typical work-generating instance, the muscle shows a rapid curvilinear rise in force as it shortens, followed by a slower decline during or shortly before the muscle begins the lengthening phase of the cycle.

  4. Human musculoskeletal system - Wikipedia

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    Only skeletal and smooth muscles are part of the musculoskeletal system and only the muscles can move the body. Cardiac muscles are found in the heart and are used only to circulate blood; like the smooth muscles, these muscles are not under conscious control. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and arranged in opposing groups around joints. [8]

  5. Trainers Say These Moves Work More Muscles *Without ... - AOL

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    Here are the 50 best bodyweight exercises to tone, build muscle, and torch calories, according to Perry and Sariya. Instructions: Choose five to seven moves that target different areas of the body ...

  6. Elastic mechanisms in animals - Wikipedia

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    Power amplification mechanisms are able to work because the spring and muscles contain different intrinsic limits of power. Muscles in a skeletal system can be limited in their maximum power production. Power amplification by the use of the tendons allows the muscle to produce power beyond the muscle's capacity. [1]

  7. Muscle - Wikipedia

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    Muscle is a soft tissue, one of the four basic types of animal tissue. Muscle tissue gives skeletal muscles the ability to contract. Muscle is formed during embryonic development, in a process known as myogenesis. Muscle tissue contains special contractile proteins called actin and myosin which interact to cause movement.

  8. A personal trainer explains how to work out for a longer life ...

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    "It's a peak time to build up strength and resilience around the joints as well as muscle mass so as you start to get older, you'll have a bit of a safety net," Thompson said. Add more stability ...

  9. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    If a weight is used, then it rests upon the shoulders, or is held in the hand(s). This is an isolation exercise for the calves; it particularly emphasises the gastrocnemius muscle, and recruits the soleus muscle. [6] Equipment Body weight, dumbbells, barbell, Smith machine or standing calf raise machine. Major variants