Understanding Muscles and Their Functions

What are the three types of muscles found in the human body?

• Cardiac, Skeletal, and Smooth

• Voluntary, Involuntary, and Cardiac

• Skeletal, Involuntary, and Cardiac

• Smooth, Voluntary, and Skeletal

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for extending the knee?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Calves

• Gluteals

What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?

• To move bones

• To pump blood

• To aid digestion

• To support posture

Which term refers to the point where a muscle attaches to a stationary bone?

• Insertion

• Origin

• Tendon

• Ligament

What type of muscle is under voluntary control?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Involuntary muscle

Which major muscle group is located at the back of the upper arm?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoids

• Pectorals

What is the role of smooth muscle in the body?

• To move the skeleton

• To contract the heart

• To control involuntary movements in organs

• To maintain posture

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow?

• Triceps

• Biceps

• Deltoids

• Pectorals

What is the term for the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Fascia

Which muscle group is located in the front of the thigh?

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

• Calves

• Gluteals