Muscular system

Front

Movements that you choose to control

Back

Voluntary

Front

What is a voluntary muscle?

Back

You have control over the muscle.

Front

What should you eat to build strong muscles?

Back

Protein.

Front

What are the 3 types of muscles?

Back

Cardiac, smooth, and skeletal.

Front

__________ protects bones from rubbing against each other.

Back

Cartilage.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscle?

Back

To control involuntary movements in organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.

Front

What connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons.

Front

What is the basic unit of muscle contraction?

Back

Sarcomere.