Muscular System

Front

What is a strain?

Back

Very small muscle tears that cause soreness from overuse.

Front

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

Back

Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle.

Front

Which muscle type is found in your stomach?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What muscle is commonly referred to as the biceps?

Back

The muscle located in the upper arm that helps flex the elbow.

Front

What is a cramp?

Back

A muscle that remains contracted due to overuse, lack of water, or lack of oxygen.

Front

What is the function of skeletal muscle?

Back

To facilitate movement by attaching to bones and allowing voluntary control.

Front

What is cardiac muscle?

Back

A type of muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood.

Front

What is smooth muscle?

Back

Involuntary muscle found in walls of hollow organs, such as the stomach and intestines.

Front

What is the role of tendons?

Back

To connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is a sprain?

Back

An injury to a ligament caused by overstretching or tearing.