3.1 - Introduction to Muscle Flashcards
1
Q
What is a muscle?
A
Tissue specialized to convert biochemical reactions into mechanical work
2
Q
What are the 2 main functions of muscle?
A
to generate:
- motion
- force
3
Q
TRUE OR FALSE:
Muscles can only contract, except when acted upon by an opposite force, i.e. antagonistic muscle groups
A
TRUE
4
Q
What are the different muscle types in the human body?
A
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
5
Q
Which of the muscles are striated and non-striated?
A
smooth muscle: non-striated
cardiac and skeletal: striated
