Anatomy and Physiology Course Lesson 4.1: Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Compare the structure and function of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. Connect the muscle types with their work and introduce the path from neural stimulation to contraction.

Focus for this topic

• Compare the structure and function of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.
• Connect the muscle types with their work and introduce the path from neural stimulation to contraction.

Recommended study time: 75–105 minutes. Objective: AP-M04-01.

Your study sequence

Use Next to continue through the lecture, PHA Learning Guide, and textbook readings in this topic. Work through the pages in order and connect the examples to the topic’s learning goals. Planning estimates are flexible; work at your own pace.