Muscles Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is the primary function of the muscular system?
The primary function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement of the body.
True or False: There are three types of muscle tissue in the human body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The three types of muscle tissue are ___, ___, and ___.
skeletal, cardiac, smooth.
Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle.
What is the role of cardiac muscle?
Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the heart.
Multiple Choice: Which muscle type is found in the walls of hollow organs?
C) Smooth muscle.
What is the term for the basic functional unit of a muscle?
Sarcomere.
True or False: Muscles can only pull, they cannot push.
True.
What connects muscles to bones?
Tendons.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the muscle responsible for the movement of the arm at the shoulder joint.
Deltoid.