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Endocrine System

The Endocrine System

The endocrine system is a physiological control system that secretes hormones (chemical signal/messengers) that circulate in the bloodstream to affect distant target or receptor cells of specific organs. Endocrine glands secrete hormones immediately into the […]

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Muscle Tissue

Muscle Tissue

THREE TYPES OF MUSCLE TISSUE There are three types of muscle tissue: Skeletal muscle Skeletal muscle is also called striated muscle because of a striping pattern that is observed microscopically. Skeletal muscle is the muscle […]

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Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy is the study of the structure of tissues and body parts. Physiology is the study of the function of body tissues and body parts as they function for a whole living organism. The Exercise-Reports.com […]

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Muscular System

Muscular System

The muscular system includes the skeletal muscles and associated connective tissues. There are approximately 640 skeletal muscles within the typical human. However, the exact number is difficult to define because different sources group muscles differently. […]

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Skeletal System

Skeletal System

The skeletal system is grouped in two categories: Axial Skeleton (the vertical axis including skull, vertebral column and rib cage) and (2) Appendicular Skeleton (including shoulder girdle, arms, hips and legs). Here is the outline […]

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System & Parts

About Systems/Parts

The Systems/Parts category is designed to help understand the characteristics of specific physiological systems or body parts.  The relationship of each system or body part is described in its association with exercise, fitness, structure, function, […]

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Visual Perception

About Visual Perception

The visual perception section develops understanding of visual perception in human performance. Visual perception is closely involved with mental processing and reaction to events. UNDER CONSTRUCTION