WorksheetsMovement of Muscles
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is true of muscles?
They can push or pull bones.
They can only push bones.
They can only pull bones.
What do the string represent on this model?
the movable joint
the origin
the insertion
the muscles
What does the metal fastener represent on this model?
the movable joint
the origin
the insertion
the muscles
What point of attachment is represented by number 1 on this model?
the movable joint
the origin
the insertion
the muscles
What point of attachment is represented by number 4 on this model?
the movable joint
the origin
the insertion
the muscles
What would you have to do to bend the lower leg backwards?
push string A
pull string A
Push string B
Pull string B
What would represent "contraction of the muscle" needed to move the lower leg backwards?
letting string A loosen
pulling string A
letting string B loosen
pulling string B
Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?
stabilizing joints
generating heat
transporting nutrients
maintaining posture
Which best describes how the muscular system impacts movement of the human body?
When a muscle relaxes, it pulls on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.
When a muscle relaxes, it pushes on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.
When a muscle contracts, it pushes on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.
When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone it is connected to and the bone moves.
What would point A represent?
The origin of the muscle
The insertion of the muscle
The contraction of the muscle
The relaxation of the muscle
What would point B represent?
The origin of the muscle
The insertion of the muscle
The contraction of the muscle
The relaxation of the muscle
What would point C represent?
The origin of the muscle
The insertion of the muscle
The contraction of the muscle
The relaxation of the muscle
What would point D represent?
The origin of the muscle
The insertion of the muscle
The contraction of the muscle
The relaxation of the muscle
