The muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
How many muscles does the human body have?
A
Around 640
2
Q
What attaches your muscles and bones together?
A
Tendons
3
Q
How do bones move?
A
When a muscle contracts and applies a force to the bone it’s attached to.
4
Q
What are antagonistic muscles?
A
A pair of muscles that work against each other.
5
Q
How do antagonistic muscles work?
A
One muscles contracts (shortens) the other relaxes (lengthens) vice versa
6
Q
What direction do antagonistic muscles move?
A
Opposite directions
7
Q
Name one antagonistic muscles.
A
Biceps and triceps (arm)
Hamstrings and quadriceps (legs)
