Muscular System Flashcard

Front

What is one of the functions of the muscular system?

Back

Producing heat

Front

Which type of muscle is voluntarily controlled?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What is the characteristic of muscle tissue that allows it to respond to a stimulus?

Back

Excitability

Front

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of internal organs?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What is the role of ATP in muscle contractions?

Back

Provides energy for muscle contractions

Front

What happens when muscles don't get enough ATP?

Back

They become fatigued

Front

How are muscles attached to bones?

Back

By tendons

Front

What is the attachment of a muscle to a relatively fixed structure called?

Back

Origin

Front

Which muscle is responsible for contracting during an action?

Back

Prime Mover

Front

How many skeletal muscles are there in the body?

Back

Over 650