Muscular System

Front

The insertion of the biceps brachii is....

Back

Radius

Front

What is the name of the dense fibrous, cord-like connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

Tendons

Front

Muscles are composed of bundles of muscle fibers called...

Back

Fascicles

Front

When a muscle contracts, it _______

Back

gets shorter

Front

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

Back

Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle

Front

Which type of muscle is found in your heart? Options: Skeletal, Smooth, Cardiac, Straight

Back

Cardiac

Front

__________ connect muscles to bones

Back

tendons

Front

Acetylcholine

Back

causes an action potential to begin in muscle fibers

Front

Which chemicals must be present for the process of muscle contraction to occur continuously? Options: calcium, ATP, lactic acid, ATP and Calcium

Back

ATP and Calcium

Front

The part of a skeletal muscle from z-line to z-line is called

Back

sarcomere