Definition/Function
What is the primary job of the muscular system?
Its primary job is to move the bones of the skeletal.
What are the three types of muscle?
cardiac, smooth, skeletal
What are tendons?
strong, fibrous, flexible connective tissue that joins muscle to bone
What are voluntary muscles?
muscles that are under conscious control
Where is the smallest muscle found?
the ear
What is the muscular systems main function?
Movement
What kind of muscle is the cardiac muscle?
involuntary
What two thing work together to control joint movement?
tendons and muscles
What are involuntary muscles?
muscles that are under unconscious control
How many muscles do you use to take one step?
200 muscles
What is one of the things the muscular system helps our body do?
It helps stablilize our joints, maintain our poster, generate heat, and circulate blood through our bodies.
Also gives the body shape and strength.
What is the smooth muscle also known as?
"Housekeeping" function
What is the most common muscle illness?
muscular dystrophy
What kind of muscles are found in bundles?
Voluntary
push ; pull
What is a muscle made up of?
muscle fibers
What percent does the skeletal muscle make up of sommeones body weight?
40%
Which illness is an inflammatory disease?
Dermatomyositis
Which kind of muscle includes smooth and cardiac muscles?
Involuntary
What is your strongets muscle?
your tongue
When muscles relax the bundles...?
a) contract or shorten
b) extend or stretch
c) none of the above
B
What system does the smooth muscle work with?
digestive system
What is a common injury?
sprains and strains
What system do both involuntary and voluntary involve?
Nervous system
When your cold, what happens to your muscles?
they contract