Exploring the Muscular System for Kids

How many muscles does a human body have?

• 800

• 700

• 600

• 500

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle in the human body?

• Cardiac

• Tendons

• Smooth

• Skeletal

Where are smooth muscles found in the body?

• Bones

• Heart

• Intestines

• Skin

What is the primary function of smooth muscles in the digestive system?

• Pump blood

• Push food down

• Move bones

• Control breathing

What does 'cardiac' refer to?

• Lungs

• Kidneys

• Heart

• Liver

Which type of muscle is the heart made of?

• Voluntary

• Smooth

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

What type of muscles are under your control?

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Skeletal

• Involuntary

What connects muscles to bones?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Nerves

• Cartilage

Which muscle group is located in the upper arm?

• Pectorals

• Biceps

• Hamstring

• Calves

What should you do to make your skeletal muscles strong?

• Eat junk food

• Exercise

• Avoid milk

• Sleep more