Type of muscle controlling the digestive system
Smooth Muscle
Type of muscle controlling the heart
Cardiac Muscle
What other system does the muscular system work closely with?
The skeletal system
What is an example of involuntary muscle movement?
Breathing, heart beating, blinking, etc
How many muscles are in the muscular system?
640
Muscles attached to immovable bones
The origin
What is the main function of the muscular system?
To control body movements
The muscle on the back of the upper arm that extends the lower arm
What is triceps?
Root word for muscle
Myo
The muscle on the front of the thigh that extends the leg.
What is quadriceps?
Which property of muscles describes their ability to be stretched without damage?
Extension
The end of the muscle that moves when the muscle contracts
What is insertion?
Often caused my low electrolytes or over-exertion of muscles
Muscle spasms AKA muscle cramps
What type of muscles are involuntary
Smooth and cardiac
Another name for gastrocnemius
Calf muscle
R-I-C-E
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
Name 2 functions of the skeletal muscles
What are 1. attaches to bone to provide voluntary movement 2. produce heat and energy for body 3. help maintain posture 4. protect internal organs?