Anatomy Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are muscles for?
A
Maintaining posture
Movement internally
Movement of bones
2
Q
How many muscles do we have and what percentage of the body is that?
A
700
50%
3
Q
Muscles are made of 4 components, name them.
A
Muscle tissue
Blood vessels
Nerves
Tendons
4
Q
What are the characteristics of smooth muscles?
A
- Used in organs and blood vessels
- Involuntary
- Strong
5
Q
What are the characteristics of cardiac muscles?
A
- heart
- involuntary
- strong
6
Q
What are the characteristics of skeletal muscles?
A
Voluntary
Strong
7
Q
Why is it important for yogis to consume vegan protein over animal products?
A
Animal products have a lot of inbuilt information from their lives compared to plants, seeds and nuts etc
8
Q
The amount of protein we need diminishes with age and we should shift to a more ____ rich diet.
A
Fat
