They help the muscles pull on the bones to make you move.
Tendons
What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?
A.
What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?
B.
What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?
C.
What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?
D.
What is the role of fascia in the muscular system?
It works all the time to keep your heart beating and pump blood through your body.
Cardiac Muscle
Muscle fibers are known to have specific properties that allow for movement. Which property allows muscles to return to their original shape after stretching?
A.
contractibility
B.
adaptability
C.
elasticity
D.
extensibility
It includes all the muscles that let you move and do different activities.
Muscular system
What does the term "maximus" indicate about a muscle when it appears in its name?
A.
The muscle is the smallest of a group.
B.
The muscle is the largest of a group.
C.
The muscle has the most endurance.
D.
The muscle is the most used.
They help move food and other stuff through your body without you having to think about it.
Smooth Muscle
muscles that move on their own without you having to think about it—like the ones that make your heart beat or help you breathe.
Involuntary muscle
They help you move your body and are controlled by you (voluntary muscles).
Skeletal muscle
muscles that you control on purpose, like the ones in your arms and legs that help you walk, run, or pick something up.
Voluntary muscle
Which type of muscle controls our digestive system?
A.
smooth
B.
cardiac
C.
digestive
D.
skeletal
Which muscle type is primarily involved in controlling the heartbeat?
A.
smooth
B.
cardiac
C.
digestive
D.
skeletal
What is the purpose of tendons?
A.
attach to our internal organs to control breathing and heartbeat
B.
connect nerves to muscles
C.
connect muscles to organs
D.
attach the muscle to bones and allow for movement