Muscle basics

Front

These structures connect muscle to bone

Back

tendons

Front

The ___ of a muscle is on the non-moving side of a joint

Back

origin

Front

The ___ of a muscle is on the moving side of a joint

Back

insertion

Front

The type of muscle contraction that develops tension but does not shorten is called ______

Back

isometric

Front

Which type of exercise involves dynamic muscle contractions?

Back

Isotonic exercises

Front

This type of muscle is voluntary

Back

skeletal

Front

This type of involuntary muscle is only found in the heart

Back

cardiac

Front

This type of muscle is located in the linings of some digestive system organs

Back

smooth