muscles and joints Flashcards
1
Q
what is a skeletal muscle?
A
the only muscle type that we constantly control. its job is to contract to move parts of the body
2
Q
what is a cardiac muscle
A
only found in the heart involuntary muscle. responsible for pumping blood around the body.
3
Q
what is a smooth muscle?
A
found inside organs like this small intestine stomach and blood vessels. Involuntary muscle contracts to move substances through the organ.
