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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

9. Muscle Tissue

Introduction to Muscles and Muscle Tissue

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How do skeletal muscles typically attach to bones?

By ligaments that connect muscle to bone

Through cartilage that forms between muscle and bone

Directly through muscle fibers fusing with bone tissue

Via tendons that connect muscle to bone

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Understand the role of skeletal muscles: Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements and are attached to bones to facilitate motion.

Learn the function of tendons: Tendons are strong, fibrous connective tissues that connect muscles to bones, allowing the force generated by muscle contraction to be transmitted to the skeleton.

Differentiate tendons from ligaments: Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability.

Recognize the incorrect options: Ligaments do not connect muscles to bones, cartilage does not form between muscle and bone for attachment, and muscle fibers do not directly fuse with bone tissue.

Conclude that skeletal muscles typically attach to bones via tendons, which are specialized structures designed for this purpose.