Functions
Which function of the muscular system helps keep you standing upright?
Posture
What type of muscle is the heart made of?
Cardiac
Front of the arm is called?
Bicep
Ligaments connect what to what?
Bone to Bone
Which muscle type is responsible for pumping blood around the body?
Cardiac
What type of muscle is found in the internal organs?
Smooth Muscle
How many different muscles make up the Quadriceps?
Four (4)
Tendons connect what to what?
Muscle to Bone
Neck/Upper back muscles used to shrug the shoulders?
Trapezius
Pushing food through the digestive system is an example of what function
Bodily Functions
What type of muscle is responsible for movement?
Skeletal Muscle
Which muscle is used to perform a sit up?
Abdominals
Both ligaments and tendons are made from what?
Connective Tissue
Back muscles used to perform a pull up
Latissimus Dorsi
Describe how the muscular system regulates body temperature
The muscular system helps regulate body temperature because when muscles contract, they produce heat. e.g shivering
Name the 3 types of muscle: label them as either voluntary or involuntary
Skeletal: Voluntary
Smooth: Involuntary
Cardiac: Involuntary
Which muscle is the agonist (prime muscle) during a push up?
Pectorals or Pectoralis Major
Achilles tendon
Patella Tendon
Bicep Tendon
Name both the calf muscles
Gastrocnemius & Soleus
Explain how muscles contribute to joint stability during movement.
Muscles contract around joints to stabilise them and prevent excessive or uncontrolled movement.
Which types of muscle are fatigue resistant?
Cardiac and Smooth
Which muscle allows the arm to be lifted up and forwards, such as when going for a handshake
Deltoid (anterior deltoid)
What is the primary function of a tendon?
The primary function of a tendon is to attach muscle to bone and transfer force so movement can occur.
What are 2 different names of your bottom/backside
Glutes
Gluteal Group
Gluteus Maximus