Muscular System Review

Front

What tissue holds bone to bone?

Back

Ligaments are the connective tissues that hold bones together at joints.

Front

Identify the highlighted muscle: Quadriceps.

Back

The quadriceps is a group of muscles located at the front of the thigh, responsible for extending the knee.

Front

What muscle is the arrow pointing to?

Back

Pectoralis major is a large muscle in the upper chest, involved in the movement of the shoulder joint.

Front

Name this muscle: Sternocleidomastoid.

Back

The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle in the neck that helps with the rotation and flexion of the head.

Front

What happens to a muscle when it is not used?

Back

Atrophy occurs when a muscle decreases in size and strength due to lack of use.

Front

What is the primary function of tendons?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

Front

What is hypertrophy in muscles?

Back

Hypertrophy is the increase in muscle size and strength due to exercise and resistance training.

Front

What role do ligaments play in the muscular system?

Back

Ligaments provide stability to joints by connecting bones to other bones.

Front

What is the function of the hamstrings?

Back

The hamstrings are a group of muscles at the back of the thigh that flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

What is the role of the deltoid muscle?

Back

The deltoid muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.