Muscels

Question 1

Functions of the Muscular System

Answer 1

movement
- Skeletal/Voluntary muscles

posture
- Skeletal/Voluntary muscles.

Bodily functions
- Smooth and cardiac muscles (involuntary muscle.)

Ability to produce heat

Question 2

what are muscles capable of

Answer 2

Muscles are only capable of two actions: contraction (shortening) and relaxation (lengthening).

Question 2

Types of Muscles

Answer 2

skeletal
smooth
cardiac

Question 2

Smooth

Answer 2

Involuntary Control: We cannot consciously control these muscles.

Structure: Composed of spindle-shaped cells.

Eg. Digestive system

Question 3

Skeletal

Answer 3

Attached to Bones: Skeletal muscles connect to bones to form the skeleton.

Voluntary Control: We can control them through the Central Nervous System.

Structure: Made up of striped and striated cells.

Question 4

Cardiac

Answer 4

Location: Found in the walls of the heart.

Involuntary Control: We cannot consciously control them.

Structure: Striped (striated) appearance.

Question 5

Deltoids major movement

Answer 5

shoulder abduction

Question 6

Biceps major movement

Answer 6

Elbow flexion

Question 7

Hamstrings

Answer 7

Hip extension/ knee extension

Question 8

Tendon

Answer 8

Muscle –> Bone

Question 9

Ligament

Answer 9

Bone –> Bone

• provides stability
• Cross over Joints

Question 10

Cartilage

Answer 10

Smooth, slightly elastic tissue

• soft gel - like padding
  between bones
• protects joints, facilitates movements