Flashcardizz Midterm Review - Muscular System 2024

Front

What is the name of the muscle group located at the front of the thigh?

Back

Quadriceps

Front

What connective tissue connects muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

What role does calcium play during skeletal muscle contraction?

Back

Calcium connects to troponin.

Front

Which type of muscle tissue contains multiple nuclei in each cell?

Back

Skeletal muscle

Front

What protein blocks the binding site on actin when a muscle cell is relaxed?

Back

Tropomyosin

Front

What is the primary function of the hamstrings?

Back

To flex the knee and extend the hip.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the muscular system?

Back

Ligaments connect bone to bone and stabilize joints.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscle?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (e.g., skeletal muscle), while involuntary muscles operate automatically (e.g., cardiac and smooth muscle).

Front

What is the function of myosin in muscle contraction?

Back

Myosin interacts with actin to produce muscle contraction.

Front

What is the significance of the H zone in a sarcomere?

Back

The H zone is the region of the sarcomere that contains only myosin filaments.