Chapter 11: The Muscular System Reviewing Concepts

Understanding the physiological processes at work in the body is not an easy task. Underlying, basic concepts must be clearly understood before the more complex and specialized functions of specific organs can be clarified. The following questions are designed to assist you in learning the concepts necessary to move forward in your studies. Read the appropriate portions of the text before attempting to answer these. Correct answers can be found at the end of the section.