Types of Muscles
What are three types of muscles?
smooth, skeletal, cardiac
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Facial muscles are attached to skin rather than bone. Why is that important?
allows you to make facial expressions
Show me where your pectorals are.
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Your "pecs" are your chest muscles
Name one example of a CARDIAC muscle.
heart
What percentage of your body is made of muscle?
50%
What is the primary job of tendons?
holds the skeleton together
Show me where your deltoid is.
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Your deltoid is where your shoulder is.
What is an activity of a CARDIAC muscle?
How do you build cardiac and skeletal muscle?
aerobic exercise
What is unique about our tongue?
this muscle is only attached to one end
Show me where your tricep and bicep is located.
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Name two types examples of SMOOTH muscles.
*Bonus Points: name the activity of each example.
(100 extra points each)
esophagus (used for swallowing)
stomach (used for digesting)
What are VOLUNTARY muscles?
muscles you can control
What are three functions/purposes of the muscular system?
Show me where your quadriceps are.
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Your quads are on the upper part of your leg.
Name two types examples of SKELETAL muscles.
*Bonus Points: name the activity of each example.
(100 extra points each)
biceps (used for push-ups)
quadriceps (used for running)
What are INVOLUNTARY muscles?
muscles you can't move
In your opinion, what is the most important muscle in your body and WHY?
I think the legs are the most important because you wouldn't be able to walk or run.
I also think the heart because you need it to live.
Show me where your gluteus maximus is located.
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Your bottom!