Unit 2: Support Systems: Muscular System

Question 1

what are the functions of muscle tissue

Answer 1

thermogenesis, motion, posture, volume control of hollow organs

Question 2

heat production. is a byproduct of muscle contraction

Answer 2

thermogenesis

Question 3

muscles shorten and pull on bones which produce movement

Answer 3

motion

Question 4

contraction of muscles to keep us upright and maintain posture

Answer 4

posture

Question 5

surrounds our hollow organs and contractions propel the substances through them, aid in their emptying, or help control their volume

Answer 5

smooth muscle

Question 6

muscle: anterior aspect of the upper arm

Answer 6

biceps brachii

Question 7

muscle: posterior aspect of the upper arm

Answer 7

triceps brachii

Question 8

muscle: posterior aspect of the neck

Answer 8

trapezius

Question 9

muscle: covers the shoulder

Answer 9

deltoid

Question 10

muscle: internal muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. attached to the back of the rib cage

Answer 10

diaphragm

Question 11

muscle: chest

Answer 11

pectoralis major

Question 12

muscle: superficial muscle of the thoracic and lumbar region of the back

Answer 12

latissimus dorsi

Question 13

muscle: runs vertically along the abdomen

Answer 13

rectus abdominus

Question 14

muscle: posterior aspect of the lower leg

Answer 14

gastrocnemius

Question 15

muscle: posterior aspect of the thigh

Answer 15

hamstring muscle group

Question 16

muscle: anterior aspect of the thigh

Answer 16

quadriceps muscle group

Question 17

muscle: buttocks region

Answer 17

gluteus maximus

Question 18

what are the three types of skeletal muscle

Answer 18

cardiac, smooth, and skeletal

Question 19

what are the characteristics of cardiac muscle

Answer 19

striated (appears stripped)

Involuntary (no conscious control)

Question 20

where is cardiac muscle found

Answer 20

heart

Question 21

where are intercalated discs located

Answer 21

heart

Question 22

what are the characteristics of smooth muscle

Answer 22

non-striated (do not appear stripped)

involuntary

Question 23

where is smooth muscle found

Answer 23

around hollow organs (stomach, bladder, uterus, etc)

Question 24

what are the characteristics of skeletal muscle

Answer 24

striated

voluntary (conscious control)

Question 25

where is skeletal muscle found

Answer 25

attached to bones

Question 26

attach muscle to bones

Answer 26

tendons

Question 27

inflammation of the tendons due to overuse or age-related changes of the tendon

Answer 27

tendonitis

Question 28

a tearing of muscle or its attaching tendon

Answer 28

strain

Question 29

how does a strain occur

Answer 29

sudden, quick heavy lifting
during sports
performing work tasks

Question 30

the three types of tears are the same as tearing of ligaments (strain) except with muscle

Answer 30

FREE SPACE

Question 31

an involuntary muscle contraction

Answer 31

muscle spasm

Question 32

what is another name for a muscle spasm

Answer 32

“Charlie Horse” “Muscle Cramp”

Question 33

an inherited disorder in which the muscles are missing a certain protein causing degeneration of muscle tissue

Answer 33

muscular dystrophy