musculo skeletal Flashcards
the space where bones meet is called a…
joint
generally muscles are attached to the bone by…
tendons, fascia
a muscle that assists a set of main muscles during a movement is called a ________ muscle
synergist
what is fascia?
a band or sheet of connective tissue that wraps around each of your internal organs, each muscle as well as being a fluid system that cells rely on
are tendons a type of fibrous connective tissue?
yes
when we have extension of the arm caused by the contraction of the tricep (agonist), which muscle then becomes the antagonist?
bicep
the muscle that helps to hold/stabilise the agonist muscle so it can move efficiently is called a…
fixator
what are the three types of muscle tissue?
striated, non-striated and cardiac
name 2 functions of the skeletal system
support, protection, blood cell production, structure, stores minerals
ligaments join bone to…
bone
does voluntary muscle mean it can be controlled by conscious thought?
yes
does involuntary muscle mean it can be controlled by conscious thought?
no
