The Muscular System (other)

What is the function of the muscular system?

• To provide motion and maintain posture

• To digest food

• To circulate blood

Where are smooth muscles? (4)

• Stomach

• Intestines

• Around blood vessels

• Bladder

• Hamstrings

What do contractions of smooth muscle control?

• Blood flow and pressure

• Voluntary movements

• Nerve impulses

A connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone is a(n) _____.

• tendon

• ligament

• joint

What is an example of a common overuse injury? (3)

• Calf Muscle Tear

• Ear Infection

• Sore Throat

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Stress Fracture

What is an example of a common overuse injury? (3)

• Shin Splints

• Achilles Tendonitis

• Rotator Cuff Syndrome

• Appendicitis

• Heart Attack

What type of diet can help keep your muscles strong? (3)

• High in Vitamin C

• High in Potassium

• High in protein

• High in sugar

• High in Sodium

Match the muscle group to its definition.

• Cardiac Muscles

• Involuntary muscles that pump blood through your heart and blood vessels throughout your body.

• Skeletal Muscles

• Involuntary muscles found in organs and in blood vessels and glands.

• Smooth Muscles

• Muscles that are under voluntary control and are responsible for moving bones.

Match the muscle tissue to its group.

Groups:

(a) Involuntary Muscles

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(b) Voluntary Muscles

• Cardiac Muscles

• Smooth Muscles

• Skeletal Muscles

Match the muscular system issue with its definition.

• Achilles Tendonitis

• A disorder weakens muscles over time-causes loss of muscle.

• Strain

• Inflammation of the Achilles tendon.

• Muscular Dystrophy

• A small tear in a muscle or tendon.