Muscles Flashcard

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood in the heart?

Back

Involuntary muscle.

Front

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

Back

Gluteus Maximus.

Front

What is the function of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

Tendons connect bone to muscle.

Front

What type of muscles are used for voluntary movements, such as moving the arms?

Back

Voluntary muscles.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bone to bone.

Front

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

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate voluntary movement.

Front

How do cardiac muscles differ from skeletal muscles?

Back

Cardiac muscles are involuntary and striated, while skeletal muscles are voluntary and striated.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscles in the body?

Back

Smooth muscles control involuntary movements in organs.

Front

What is the relationship between muscles and joints?

Back

Muscles contract to move bones at joints.