introduction to the muscular system
Name the four major organs of the Muscular System.
Cardiac Muscle, Smooth Muscle, Skeletal Muscle, and Tendons
what connects bone to muscle?
tendons
True or False? Your heart works the hardest out of all your muscles?
True
When working with other systems, what system allows organs to contract to push food through?
Digestive
What is not a function of the muscular system?
Making blood cells
describe smooth muscle?
Smooth muscles are normally found lining the insides of different organs.
What is your longest muscle?
Your longes muscle is the sartorius muscle. It is located down your inner thigh.
True or False? Did you know that muscles can average 40% of your total weight?
true
What muscle flexes the forearm at the elbow?
Brachioradialis
Is your heart considered a muscle?
Your heart is considered both an organ and a muscle.
describe skeletal muscle?
They are attached to the bone and cartilage. They help with the movement of the body and support the body.
What muscle's main function is to flex the elbow and rotate the forearm?
Biceps Brachii
True or False? Is your brain a muscle?
False! It is an organ.
What are the main things muscles allow people to do?
Muscles allow people to speak, move, and chew.
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describe cardiac muscle?
Cardiac muscle is found in the heart, they are responsible for the heart's pumping action.
What is the largest muscle in your body, and where can you find it.
The largest muscle in your body is called your gluteus maximus and it is located in your hip and buttocks.
True or False? Could bones move on their own, without muscles?
False, they need muscles and joints to be able to allow for movement.
What other organ systems can smooth muscles be found in?
They can also be found in the Respiratory System and the Reproductive System.
What are the 7 things a muscle can be named based on?
Shape, Size, Location, Muscle attachment points, Their action, The muscle fiber direction, and The number of divisions.
Where can you find the smallest muscles in your body?
The smallest muscles in your body can be found in your inner ear.
What muscles are present in the rib cage?
intercostal muscles.
True or False? Does the muscular system provide support for the body?
False
What do ligaments connect?
They connect bone to bone.
What are muscles made of?
They are made up of groups of muscle fibers. These are called Fascicles. Fascicles are surrounded by a connective tissue called perimysium.