Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of skeletal muscle
A
Producing body movements
Stabilising posture
Protects internal organs
Generating heat
2
Q
What’s hypertrophy
A
When the muscle fibres increase in diameter from repetitive activity
3
Q
What’s muscle atrophy
A
The wasting away of muscles caused by disuse or lack of nerve supply
4
Q
How do muscles move in antagonist groups
A
It’s when muscles are arranged in opposing pairs at joints, when the prime mover contracts it is opposed by the antagonist relaxing
