Muscles and Bones Quiz

What does it mean if a muscle is involuntary?

• It works without us having to think about it.
• It only works if we think about it.
• It doesnt do the job of other muscles.

What are the 3 types of muscle?

• Cardiac
• Skeletal
• Tendons
• Smooth

Cardiac muscles are also known as ______.

• arteries
• myocardium
• pericardium

The muscular system assists with blood circulation.

• True
• False

Muscle contraction can be defined as: (Check all that apply

• Shortening
• B. Lengthening
• C. Tightening
• D. Stretching

Every time a muscle contracts, it shortens.

• True
• False

Doing a plank is an example of which type of muscle movement?

• isometric
• isotonic
• eccentric

What type of muscle contraction is called the “lengthening” phase?

• isotonic
• isometric
• eccentric

A lever is a flexible structure that allows for movement.

• True
• False

Name the three parts of a lever. (Check the correct answers)

• Fulcrum
• Applied force
• Speed
• Load