Muscles
What are the 3 main types of the human body?
Skeletal Muscles
Smooth muscles
Cardiac Muscles
Tendons are connect to?
Bone to bone
What helps prevent cramps and supports recovery?
Water
What does strain mean and when does it happen.
Occurs when muscles are torn.
Where does the brain send messages through the muscles.
nervous system
What are skeletal muscles attached to?
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones
Muscles work in pairs: when one muscle contracts, the other_____
Bones
What builds bones?
Calcium
What happens during a muscle cramp.
Sudden involuntary muscle contraction.
How do messages go through the body.
Through neurons
What muscle helps with body movement?
Biceps
Regular exercise makes muscles stronger and improves_____
Endurance
What makes muscles contract?
Potassium
What happens when a muscle tears.
More sever than strains, involving a complete or partial tear of muscle
How does movement start?
A signal in the brain.
Smooth muscles are found on the walls of?
Stomach
Strength training-like....
Weights (help muscles)
What do your muscles require to repair and grow?
Nutrients
Three ways to prevent injury.
1. Warm up and cool down
2. stay hydrated.
3. don't overdo it
How do you take care of your muscles?
Stretch before and after exercise.
The cardiac muscle is only found in the?
Heart
When you exercise your muscles create small____
Tares
What are two important vitamins and minerals for muscle health?
Calcium & Potassium
How do you treat a muscle injury?
See a doctor immediately.
What are the five senses?
see, taste, feel, hear, smell.