Muscular System Flashcard

Front

What is the term for where a muscle is attached to a movable bone?

Back

Insertion

Front

What types of tissue make up the trapezius muscle?

Back

Nervous tissue, connective tissue, skeletal muscle tissue

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antagonists?

Back

Located on the same side of a joint as the prime mover

Front

Which muscle becomes the antagonist when the bicep curl is released?

Back

Biceps brachii

Front

What does the muscular system help regulate in the body?

Back

Body temperature

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle tissue?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and exerting force on bones.

Front

What is the role of connective tissue in muscles?

Back

To support and bind muscle fibers, and to connect muscles to bones.

Front

Define 'antagonist' in the context of muscle movement.

Back

A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle, known as the prime mover.

Front

What is the prime mover in a muscle action?

Back

The muscle that is primarily responsible for producing a specific movement.

Front

How do muscles contribute to body temperature regulation?

Back

Muscles generate heat as a byproduct of contraction, helping to maintain body temperature.