Muscular System

Front

What type of muscle is under voluntary control?

Back

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that is under voluntary control.

Front

What does the term 'extensible' mean in relation to muscles?

Back

Extensible refers to the property of muscles that allows them to be stretched without damage.

Front

What is the term for the muscle movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?

Back

Flexion is the term for the muscle movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Front

Which muscle movement is not considered voluntary?

Back

Breathing is not considered a voluntary muscle movement.

Front

What type of muscle is the heart classified as?

Back

The heart muscle is classified as involuntary.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

Back

The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

The primary function of skeletal muscles is to facilitate movement of the skeleton.

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

Back

The role of cardiac muscle is to pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is smooth muscle primarily responsible for?

Back

Smooth muscle is primarily responsible for involuntary movements in internal organs.

Front

How do voluntary and involuntary muscles differ?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles operate automatically without conscious control.