Functions Of Skeletal Muscle 3 Flashcards
1
Q
List 5 functions of the skeletal muscles
A
1) produce movements
2) maintains posture and body temp.
3) support tissue
4) guard entrances and exists
5) maintain body temp.
2
Q
A muscle that contracts to create the desired action is …….
A
Agonist/Prime mover
3
Q
A muscle that helps the agonist is the ……
A
synregist
4
Q
A muscle that opposes the action of the agonist, therefore undoing the desired action is an ……
A
Antagonist
5
Q
What produces most of the heat requires to maintain body temp.
A
Muscle contractions
