Skeletal muscle structure and function Flashcards
1
Q
3 main types of muscle in the body
A
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
2
Q
These muscles mainly line hollow organs (eg gut, blood vessels) and are not
under voluntary control
A
Smooth
3
Q
This muscle is located only in the heart, it generates force to pump blood
around the body and is not under voluntary control.
A
Cardiac
4
Q
This muscle applies force to the bones to control posture and body
movements. It is mostly under voluntary control.
A
Skeletal
5
Q
A