Muscle Basics
What is the main job of the muscular system?
To help the body move
What are the three types of muscle?
Skeletal, cardiac, smooth
What happens when a muscle contracts?
It shortens and creates movement
What connects muscles to bones?
Tendons
About 600
Why are muscles important?
They help with movement and other body functions
Which muscle controls the heart?
Cardiac muscle
How do muscles help your body move?
They contract and pull on bones.
What do muscles pull on to create movement?
Bones
Name one activity that uses muscles
Walking, running, jumping
Where are muscles found in the body?
All throughout the body
Which type of muscle is attached to bones?
Skeletal muscle
What does it mean when a muscle relaxes?
It returns to its resting state.
How do muscles and bones work together?
Muscles pull on bones to create movement.
Give an example of a muscle you use every day
Anything reasonable
What allows muscles to work together?
They work in groups to create movement.
Where is smooth muscle found?
In organs such as the stomach or intestines
Why do muscles need energy?
To contract and perform their functions.
What would happen if muscles could not contract?
The body would not be able to move normally.
Explain how your muscles help you walk
Skeletal moves bones, smooth controls organs, and cardiac pumps the heart.
Why is the muscular system important for survival?
It allows movement and helps with important functions like breathing and pumping blood.
Compare skeletal and smooth muscle.
Skeletal muscle moves bones voluntarily, while smooth muscle controls organs involuntarily.
Explain how contraction causes movement
A contracting muscle shortens and pulls on a bone.
Explain how muscles, bones, and joints work together
Muscles pull on bones around joints to create movement.
Name and explain the three types of muscle
Skeletal moves bones, smooth controls organs, and cardiac pumps the heart.