Muscular System

Front

What are the three types of muscle in the human body?

Back

Skeletal muscle, Cardiac muscle, Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the function of skeletal muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle attaches to bones and produces movement.

Front

What type of muscle is found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the term for movement towards the body?

Back

Adduction.

Front

What is the term for movement away from the body?

Back

Abduction.

Front

What is flexion?

Back

The bending of a joint.

Front

What is extension?

Back

The straightening of a joint.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in organs?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscle), while involuntary muscles operate automatically (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscle).