Muscles and Movement

Front

What is a tendon?

Back

A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Front

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Back

The knee joint is a hinge joint.

Front

What is a ligament?

Back

A ligament connects bones to other bones in a joint.

Front

Which filament slides inward during muscle contraction?

Back

Actin.

Front

What neurotransmitter signals muscle contraction?

Back

Acetylcholine.

Front

What is the primary function of muscles?

Back

The primary function of muscles is to produce movement by contracting.

Front

What are the two main types of muscle tissue?

Back

The two main types of muscle tissue are skeletal muscle and smooth muscle.

Front

What is the role of myosin in muscle contraction?

Back

Myosin is a protein that interacts with actin to cause muscle contraction.

Front

What is the sliding filament theory?

Back

The sliding filament theory explains how muscles contract by the sliding of actin and myosin filaments past each other.

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system in movement?

Back

The skeletal system provides the framework and support for muscles to act upon, facilitating movement.