Module 6 - Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of muscles
A
They are long bundles of contractile tissue that form the basis of all movement.
2
Q
two reasons why muscles are essential
A
- Posture (muscles hold you upright)
- Joint stability (muscles hold bones and joints in place)
3
Q
Skeletal muscles - location & Voluntary or Involuntary
A
Attach to the skeleton and provide the skeleton with the ability to move.
- Voluntary
4
Q
Smooth muscles - Location & Voluntary or Involuntary
A
Found in organs or organs systems = digestive and respiratory systems
- Involuntary
5
Q
Cardiac muscles - Location & Voluntary or Involuntary
A
Form the walls of the heart and contracts to circulate the blood
- Involuntary