structure of the muscular system Flashcards
1
Q
define skeletal muscles
A
Attached to the skeleton to cause movement
2
Q
define volutary muscles
A
under conscious control
3
Q
define smooth muscle
A
found inside hollow organs to maintin body functions
4
Q
define involuntary muscles
A
work without subconscious control
5
Q
define cardiac muscle
A
found in the wall of the heart
6
Q
what are the main muscles
A
7
Q
agantagonistic pair for flexion at the elbow
A
agonsit: biceps
antagonist: tricpes
8
Q
antagonistic pair for extension at the elbow
A
agonist: triceps
antagonist: biceps
9
Q
antagonistic pair for flexion of the knee
A
agonist: hamstrings
antagonist: quadriceps
10
Q
antagonistic pair for extension of the knee
A
agonist: quadracepts
antagonist: hamstrings
