Structure and Movement Assessment

We know that our muscles and bones help us to move around. Our skeletal system has several important functions besides movement. What is another function of our skeletal system?

• responsible for the creation of new human life
• helps fight disease
• is a barrier to things outside our body
• protects our organs

Skeletal muscles always work ____.

• by themselves
• in groups
• in pairs
• none of these

Which of the following muscles are voluntary?

• cardiac
• skeletal
• smooth
• none of these

The main function of the muscle is to _____.

• support the body
• digest food
• regulate body temperature
• move bones and body parts

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

• voluntary, involuntary, striated
• smooth, cardiac, skeletal
• hamstring, biceps, triceps
• tendons, ligaments, straight

Which muscle type is found in your stomach, bladder, and blood vessels?

• Straight
• Skeletal
• Cardiac
• Smooth

What type of muscle are the biceps and triceps that are located in your upper arm?

• Skeletal
• Smooth
• Cardiac

Voluntary muscle is

• muscle that needs to be stretched regularly.
• muscle that has to be told when to move.
• muscle that moves automatically.
• muscle that makes up the heart and stomach.

What are the phalanges called that are at the very tips of your fingers?

• middle phalanges
• distal phalanges
• proximal phalanges
• extender phalanges

What is the involuntary muscles with striations in your heart called?

• Skeletal
• Smooth
• Cardiac
• Straight