The following points highlight the ten important disorders of muscular and skeletal system. The disorders are: 1. Arthritis 2. Osteoporosis 3. Osteomalacia or Rickets 4. Bursitis 5. Dislocation 6. Sprain and Strain 7. Paget’s Disease 8. Muscular Dystrophy 9. Myasthenia Gravis 10. Tetany. Disorder # 1. Arthritis: It is caused by the inflammation of the joints. Some types of [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Red Muscle Fibres and White Muscle Fibres in Human Body. Difference # Red Muscle Fibres: 1. These muscle fibres are dark red which is due to the presence of red haemoprotein called myoglobin. Myoglobin binds and stores oxygen as oxymyogiobin in the red fibres. Oxymyogiobin releases oxygen for utilization during [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between Myosin and Actin Filaments in Human Body. Difference # Myosin Filaments: 1. Found only in A-band of sarcomere. 2. Thicker (0.01 mn) but longer (4.5 mn)than actin filaments. 3. Cross bridges present, hence have rough surface. 4. Fewer than actin filaments. 5. Free at both the ends. 6. Consist of [...]