What body system provides support and levers on which the muscular system can act?

What body system provides support and levers on which the muscular system can act?

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What organ system rids the body of nitrogen-containing wastes? Urinary
What organ system is affected by removal of the thyroid gland? Endocrine
What organ system provides support and levers on which the muscular system acts? Skeletal
What organ system includes the heart? Cardiovascular

What systems make the human body move?

The locomotor system is also known as the musculoskeletal system. It is made up of the skeleton, skeletal muscles, ligaments, tendons, joints, cartilage and other connective tissue. These parts work together to allow your body to move.

Which is the system that moves the limbs?

Many systems are involved in moving the limbs. The musculo-skeletal system (muscles and bones) is typically seen as “the” system responsible for limb movement.

How is the muscular system different from other organ systems?

These wave-like muscular contractions are called peristalsis. Unlike other organ systems, the muscular system is divided into different types of tissues, which are incorporated into various organs in the body. Striated muscle, or Skeletal muscle, is the tissue most commonly associated with the muscular system.

How are body movements related to anatomical position?

Body movements are always described in relation to the anatomical position of the body: upright stance, with upper limbs to the side of body and palms facing forward. Refer to Figure 9.5.1 as you go through this section. Watch this video to learn about anatomical motions.

Which is part of the body rotates around its long axis?

Here, the humerus and femur rotate around their long axis, which moves the anterior surface of the arm or thigh either toward or away from the midline of the body. Movement that brings the anterior surface of the limb toward the midline of the body is called medial (internal) rotation.