Characteristics and functions of different types of muscles Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main types of muscle?
A
Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth
2
Q
What are the characteristics of the skeletal muscle?
A
- Consciously controlled
- They fatigue during exercise
- Contract by impulses sent by the brain
- Skeletal muscles contract which pull on bones to create movement
3
Q
What are examples of skeletal muscles?
A
Biceps
Triceps
Deltoids
Gluteals
4
Q
What are the characteristics of a cardiac muscle?
A
- Unconsciously controlled
- Does not fatigue
- Only found in the walls of the heart
- Cardiac muscles help circulate blood through and out of the heart
5
Q
What is an example of cardiac muscle?
A
The walls of the heart
6
Q
What are the characteristics of smooth muscles?
A
Unconsciously controlled
- They are controlled by the nervous system
- Control body functions such as : them movement of food and blood
7
Q
What are examples of smooth muscles?
A
Arteries
Vein
Bladder
Stomach
Intestines
