Understanding Muscles

Which type of muscle is found in the heart and helps it beat?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

What is the primary reason the course focuses on skeletal muscles?

• They are found in the heart.

• They can be voluntarily controlled during sports.

• They are involved in digestion.

• They are the largest muscles in the body.

What is the role of fascia in skeletal muscles?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To pump blood through the body

• To wrap around and separate muscle fibers

• To control muscle contractions

What are tendons made of?

• Muscle fibers

• Fascia

• Blood vessels

• Connective tissue

What happens when the quadriceps muscle contracts?

• The leg bends at the knee.

• The shinbone is lifted to straighten the leg.

• The foot rotates inward.

• The thigh muscle relaxes.