Muscles & Muscle Contraction

Front

What type of muscle is found attached to bones throughout the body?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

What is a strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon.

Front

How do skeletal muscles typically work?

Back

In pairs.

Front

What type of muscles are smooth muscle and cardiac muscle considered?

Back

Involuntary muscles.

Front

Which type of muscle is found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles can be consciously controlled, while involuntary muscles cannot.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis in the digestive system?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the main characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Back

It is striated and involuntary, found only in the heart.