A brief discussion of the various muscle systems of the body will be provided along with the role that each plays in our ability to navigate through our environment and keep our vital organs, such as ...A brief discussion of the various muscle systems of the body will be provided along with the role that each plays in our ability to navigate through our environment and keep our vital organs, such as the heart and lungs, operating. The amazing influence of microscopic, synaptic communication from neurons to muscle fibers will be illustrated with a look at the neuromuscular junction and the motor units that control muscle contraction.
