Muscular System

Front

What is the main purpose of the muscular system?

Back

The main purpose of the muscular system is to move the body.

Front

True or False: Muscles give us shape and help us maintain good posture.

Back

True

Front

What type of muscle is the heart?

Back

The heart is an involuntary muscle that moves on its own.

Front

Muscles always work in _____?

Back

Muscles always work in pairs.

Front

Which system does the muscular system work with to allow our body to move?

Back

The muscular system works in conjunction with the skeletal system.

Front

What are voluntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are muscles that can be controlled consciously, such as the biceps.

Front

What are involuntary muscles?

Back

Involuntary muscles are muscles that cannot be controlled consciously, such as the heart.

Front

What is the role of skeletal muscles?

Back

Skeletal muscles are responsible for moving bones and are attached to the skeleton.

Front

What is muscle tone?

Back

Muscle tone is the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, which helps maintain posture.

Front

What is the difference between flexor and extensor muscles?

Back

Flexor muscles decrease the angle between body parts, while extensor muscles increase the angle.