Untitled Flashcards

Front

What is the muscular system responsible for

Back

Body movements (they contract or shorten and are the machine of the body)

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What are the 3 basic types of muscles found in the body?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, smooth

Front

Which muscle?

Back

Skeletal

Front

Which muscle?

Back

Cardiac

Front

Which muscle?

Back

smooth

Front

What are the functions of the muscular system?

Back

Support, movement, constant body tempt, assist in movement of cardiovascular veins and lymph, and protect/ stabilize

Front

Fascia

Back

Layer of fibrous tissue that separates muscles from each other and from 

the skin

Front

What are the 3 coverings of the skeletal muscle from smallest to largest

Back

Epimysium ( entire ), perimysium ( fascicle - bundle of muscle fibers. ), and endomysium ( a single muscle fiber )

Front

what does the epimysium attach to?

Back

Tendon - cord-like structures

Front

What are the 3 sites of muscles attachment?

Back

Bones, cartilages, and connective tissue coverings