Muscular System Lab Mastery Check

Front

What type of muscle is found in organs and is involuntary?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

Where do muscles that move the thigh at the hip joint originate?

Back

Pelvis.

Front

What connects skeletal muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons.

Front

What type of muscle is voluntary, attached to bones, and appears striped under a microscope?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of muscles in the muscular system?

Back

Movement of the body.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

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

Back

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

To connect muscles to bones.

Front

Which muscle type is found in the walls of the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles are not.