Muscular System Flashcard

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What is cardiac disease?

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A major health problem in the United States that affects the heart.

Front

What type of muscle tissue is found in the digestive system?

Back

Smooth muscle tissue.

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What is the trapezius muscle?

Back

A large muscle in the upper back that helps move the shoulders and neck.

Front

What are pectoral muscles?

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Muscles located in the chest area, responsible for moving the arms.

Front

What is a joint?

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The location where two bones meet.

Front

What type of muscle is skeletal muscle?

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Voluntary muscle that is under conscious control.

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What is the function of cardiac muscle?

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To pump blood throughout the body.

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What is smooth muscle responsible for?

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Involuntary movements in organs such as the stomach and intestines.

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What is a ligament?

Back

A connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.

Front

What is a cramp?

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A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle.