Structures & Functions of the Muscular System

What is one of the primary functions of the muscular system?

• Digestion

• Movement

• Respiration

• Circulation

Which of the following is a type of muscle tissue?

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

• Smooth

• All of the above.

The structure of a muscle includes fibers, tendons, and ______.

• A) Ligaments

• B) Nerves

• C) Bones

• D) Skin

Which of the following is NOT a factor in aiding blood flow through veins?

• Leg muscle contractions

• Valves

• Blood pressure

• Bone density

The human body has _____ muscles.

• 206

• 650

• 1000

• 850

What is fascia?

• A type of muscle

• A sheet of fibrous connective tissue

• A blood vessel

• A type of bone

Fascia is flexible to allow ______ movements; however, it does not have elastic properties to accommodate swelling.

• A) bone

• B) muscle

• C) skin

• D) joint

The Achilles tendon attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to the ____.

• knee

• elbow

• heel bone

• shoulder

Which muscle is connected to the Achilles tendon?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Gastrocnemius

• Deltoid

In the diagram, what is being compared to aponeurosis?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Muscle