Most of the human body is made of bones and muscles. According to (Muscolino, 2011) the skeletal system consists of bones and provides a strong framework for the body. The muscle system is made of a group of skeletal muscle tissue that are attached to bone. This essay will discuss how the muscle and skeletal system work together. The aspects that will be explained are movement, protection and the differences.
The muscle and skeletal system work together to produce movement. An example of movement is the bones and muscles in the arm that help lift up an object. Tendons are fibrous tissue that connects adjacent bones to a muscle. A tendon is located at the top joint of a bone. Whereas the other bone is attached to the adjacent bone. Tendons have an important role in the contraction of the muscle. When the skeletal muscle contracts, the tendons pull on the bones involved. The bone
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Whereas the skeletal system help maintain mineral balance. The human body requires minerals and fluids in order to function (Jenkins & Tortora, 2013) Bones are the location in which vital minerals are stored and released. The main minerals the bones store are Calcium and Phosphorus ions. Calcium is involved in various functions and many processes of the human body. One of the most crucial functions of Calcium is the strengthening of bones. Phosphorus is used to generate energy for the body. The bones constantly release minerals in order for processes to undergo. It is also essential for minerals to flow well for digestion to occur. Smooth muscles are tissues that line hollow organs for example blood vessels and digestive tracts. They are flexible and can contract. The flexibility of the smooth muscle helps fit the tubes in tight spaces. In addition it contracts, so that the material gets a push in order to reach the designated location quicker. Without the smooth muscle the material will be less efficient to move in the