Muscular System

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What is the primary function of the muscular system?

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The primary function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement of the body, maintain posture, and produce heat.

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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

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

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What is skeletal muscle?

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Skeletal muscle is a type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements.

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What is smooth muscle?

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Smooth muscle is a type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the stomach and intestines, and is responsible for involuntary movements.

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What is cardiac muscle?

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Cardiac muscle is a type of muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

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What is the role of the deltoid muscle?

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The deltoid muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension.

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What is the function of the trapezius muscle?

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The trapezius muscle helps in moving, rotating, and stabilizing the shoulder blade and extending the neck.

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What is the brachioradialis muscle?

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The brachioradialis muscle is located in the forearm and is involved in flexing the elbow.

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What is the sartorius muscle?

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The sartorius muscle is the longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, and is involved in flexing the hip and knee.

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What is the function of the erector spinae muscle group?

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The erector spinae muscle group helps to extend and stabilize the spine.