Muscular System Review

Front

What is the middle layer of the heart responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

Which type of muscle is voluntary?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What connects muscle to bone for movement?

Back

Tendon

Front

What is the term for the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles during activity?

Back

Contraction

Front

What is the name of the muscle located in the calf of the leg?

Back

Gastrocnemius

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the body?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate voluntary movement of the body.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is the difference between cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is involuntary and found in the heart, while skeletal muscle is voluntary and attached to bones.

Front

What is muscle hypertrophy?

Back

The increase in the size of muscle fibers due to exercise.