Skeletal Muscles
Why are skeletal muscles called “skeletal muscles”?
They are muscles attached to the skeleton.
Where is your calf muscle located? (you may point/touch)
Back of your leg
What is the most important food group to eat to build muscle?
Protein
What does it mean that skeletal muscles are voluntary?
We choose to move them
What is the name of the muscles on the back of your thigh just above your knee?
Hamstrings
Name three exercises that will strengthen your leg muscles
Answers will vary
What connects muscles to the bones?
Tendons
What is the name of your muscles located above your knee on the front of your thigh?
Quadricep
Name four protein foods that will be good for our muscles
Grilled chicken, Fish, Nuts, Beef, Seafood, Dairy, etc.
What is the smallest part of the muscle called?
Muscle Fibers
What is the technical name of the calf muscle?
Gastrocnemius
What is a single bundle of muscle fibers called?
Fascicle