Front

What is the movement called when a limb moves away from the body?

Back

Abduction

Front

What type of muscle attaches to bones and produces movement?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the human body?

Back

To connect bones to bones

Front

What is the normal pulse rate in beats per minute for a healthy individual?

Back

60-100 bpms

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle

Front

What type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs and is also involuntary?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What is the term for the ability of a muscle to shorten and produce tension?

Back

Contractility

Front

What is the connective tissue that surrounds a muscle called?

Back

Epimysium