muscular system Flashcards
What are voluntary muscles
Voluntary muscles are under your control and you choose when to contract and relax them. All these muscles are attached to the skeleton.
What are involuntary muscles
Involuntary muscles aren’t under our control. They contract and relax automatically by the involuntary nervous system. These muscles can be digestive organs, circulatory and urinary systems.
What are cardiac muscles
Cardiac muscle is only found in the wall of the heart it is a very specialised type of involuntary muscle. Cardiac muscle is made up of interlaced fibres. These fibres can spread electronic signals from the brain right through the heart so the cells can contract
What is the muscle situated in the shoulder
Deltoid
What is the muscle situated on the inside of the arm
Biceps
What is the muscle situated in the chest
Pectoralis Major
What is the muscle situated in the middle of the body
Abdomen
What is the muscle situated on both sides of the body
External Obliques
Which muscle is situated on the inner thigh
Hip flexors
What muscle is situated on the front of the thigh
Quadriceps
What muscle is situated on the front of the shin
Tibial is anterior
What muscle is situated on the back
Latissimus Dorsi
What muscle is situated on the back of the arm
Tricep
What muscle is situated on your bottom
Glutes Maximus or Gluteals
What muscle is situated on the back of the thigh
Hamstrings