BTEC Sport Unit 1 - Muscular System

Which of the following is a type of muscle found in the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

Which muscle type is involved in facial expressions?

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Involuntary muscle

Which muscle type is responsible for the pumping action of the heart?

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

• Circulation

• Digestion

• Movement

• Respiration

What is the function of cardiac muscle contractions?

• To move bones

• To force blood through blood vessels

• To digest food

• To regulate body temperature

Why does cardiac muscle not fatigue?

• Due to its rhythmic contraction

• Due to its size

• Due to its location

• Due to its voluntary control

Which muscle is located in the upper arm and is responsible for flexing the elbow?

• Quadriceps

• Biceps

• Gastrocnemius

• Trapezius

Which part of the muscle is responsible for movement?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Tendon

• Ligament

What is the function of the insertion in muscle anatomy?

• To remain stationary

• To move and allow joint movement

• To contract the muscle

• To stabilize the joint

Which part of the muscle is typically involved in crossing over a joint?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Tendon

• Ligament