Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are muscles?
A
Muscles are a type of tissue - lots of muscle cells work together to cause movement
2
Q
What are some types of muscles?
A
Cardiac (heart) muscle, smooth muscle and skeletal muscle
3
Q
Muscles are attached to bones by
A
Tendons
4
Q
Muscles produce movement by
A
Contracting (getting shorter)
5
Q
If a muscle contracts it..
A
Pulls the bone, causing it to move.
6
Q
What are antagonists muscles
A
Pairs of muscles that work together are called antagonistic muscles, when one contracts the other relaxes.
7
Q
What is an example of antagonistic muscles?
A
Biceps and triceps work together to bend and straighten the forearm.
