Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the muscular system?
A
TO PRODUCE MOVENT AND BODY HEAT
2
Q
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by _______ and work ______
A
TENDONS, VOLENTARILY
3
Q
smooth muscles are located _____ and work ______
A
IN THE WALLS OF THE INTERNAL BODY PARTS, INVOLENTARILY
4
Q
Cardiac muscles are located _____ and work volentarily
A
ONLY IN THE HEART, INVOLENTARILY
5
Q
the flexor causes a joint to ____
A
BEND
6
Q
extensor causes a joint to ____
A
EXTEND
7
Q
what is fascia?
A
CONNECTIVE TISSUE FIBERS THAT ATTACH AND SEPARATE MUSCLES
8
Q
how many muscles are in the body ?
A
650
