Types of Muscle

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What is a voluntary muscle?

Back

A voluntary muscle is a muscle that has to be told when to move.

Front

What connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

Which statement is true about muscle action?

Back

When a muscle performs its action, the insertion moves towards the origin.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.

Front

What is skeletal muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle is a type of voluntary muscle that is attached to bones and helps in movement.

Front

What is cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is an involuntary muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood.

Front

What is smooth muscle?

Back

Smooth muscle is an involuntary muscle found in walls of hollow organs, such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Front

What is the role of tendons?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones and transmit the force generated by muscles to facilitate movement.

Front

What is the origin of a muscle?

Back

The origin of a muscle is the fixed attachment point that does not move during contraction.

Front

What is the insertion of a muscle?

Back

The insertion of a muscle is the movable attachment point that moves towards the origin during contraction.