Muscle Structure Flashcards

1
Q

What is the term for muscles that are under voluntary control?

A

Skeletal muscles

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2
Q

True or False: Smooth muscles are found in the walls of hollow organs.

A

True

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3
Q

Fill in the blank: The muscles of the heart are known as ______ muscles.

A

Cardiac

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4
Q

Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements?

A

Smooth muscles

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5
Q

What type of muscle tissue is striated and multi-nucleated?

A

Skeletal muscle

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6
Q

True or False: Cardiac muscle can regenerate quickly after injury.

A

False

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7
Q

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

A

Movement of the body

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8
Q

Which muscle type is found exclusively in the heart?

A

Cardiac muscle

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9
Q

What type of muscle fibers are known for endurance?

A

Slow-twitch fibers

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10
Q

Which type of muscle fibers are designed for quick bursts of strength?

A

Fast-twitch fibers

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11
Q

What is the term for muscle tissue that cannot be consciously controlled?

A

Involuntary muscle

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12
Q

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the arm?

A

Biceps brachii

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13
Q

What is the name of the muscle that extends the leg at the knee?

A

Quadriceps femoris

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14
Q

True or False: The diaphragm is a skeletal muscle.

A

True

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15
Q

Which muscle is known as the ‘glute’ muscle?

A

Gluteus maximus

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16
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ muscle is involved in the movement of the shoulder.

A

Deltoid

17
Q

What is the name of the muscle that helps in breathing by contracting and flattening?

A

Diaphragm

18
Q

True or False: All muscles in the human body can be classified as either skeletal, cardiac, or smooth.

A

True