The Muscular System

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?

• cardiac muscle

• voluntary muscle

• soft muscle

• smooth muscle

How do pairs of skeletal muscles work together?

• One muscle in the pair pulls on a bone, while the second muscle pulls on the first muscle.

• While one muscle in the pair contracts, the other returns to its original length.

• Both muscles extend at the same time.

• One contracts and the other stretches.

Which of the following is NOT a voluntary muscle?

• biceps

• triceps

• gluteus maximus

• esophagus

What muscle is highlighted in the picture?

• Triceps

• Biceps

• Quads

• Deltoids

What muscle is highlighted in the picture?

• Triceps

• Biceps

• Quads

• Deltoids

What muscle is highlighted?

• Abdominals

• Quads

• Gluteus Maximus

• Hamstring

What are the functions of the muscular system. Select all the apply.

• Helps you see

• Helps you move

• Helps fight diseases

• Creates heat

• Helps your heart beat

Muscles that you control are known as....

• Involuntary

• Fast Twitch

• Voluntary

• Slow Twitch

Muscles that you DO NOT control are known as ...

• Involuntary

• Fast Twitch

• Voluntary

• Slow Twitch

How should you care for your muscular system. Select all that apply.

• Exercise regularly.

• Eat fast food on a daily basis.

• Warm-up before and cool-down after exercise.

• Stretch to remain flexible.

• Eat healthy foods, especially foods high in protein.