Muscular System Review

Front

What muscle allows you to close your lips and is known as the 'kissing' muscle?

Back

Orbicularis oris

Front

Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

Which muscles are involuntary?

Back

Smooth and cardiac muscles

Front

What is the function of the Triceps Brachii muscle?

Back

It extends the elbow.

Front

When a muscle contracts, what happens to its length?

Back

It gets shorter.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What type of muscle is found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscle in the body?

Back

To control involuntary movements in organs.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles are not.