WorksheetsMuscular System Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is one function of the muscular system?
works with the skeletal system to provide movement
Makes muscles for the body
Makes the body strong
Helps the body stay alive
How does the muscular system help the heart?
It helps the heart pump blood
It digests food
It filters waste
It produces red blood cells
Which muscle is located in the front of the thigh?
Quadriceps
Hamstring
Gluteals
Trapezius
Which are INVOLUNTARY muscles?
skeletal muscles
muscles in the stomach
muscles in the heart
muscles in the lungs
What is an example of a skeletal muscle?
Heart
Stomach
Biceps
Intestines
Which type of muscle is associated with the heart?
Smooth
Skeletal
Cardiac
Voluntary
What is a characteristic of cardiac muscle cells?
Non-striated
Striated and involuntary
Voluntary
Found in bones
Smooth muscle is primarily found in which part of the body?
External muscles
Internal organs
Bones
Skin
What is the primary function of tendons in the body?
To produce red blood cells
To attach muscles to bones
To store calcium
To protect internal organs
How do tendons assist the body?
By helping with movement
By regulating body temperature
By filtering waste from the blood
By producing hormones
Cardiac muscles are
voluntary
involuntary
part voluntary, part involuntary
neither voluntary or involuntary
Keep you alive
Both voluntary and involuntary muscles receive messages from the ______ to make them function.
yourself
brain
heart
stomach
How should you care for your muscular system. Select ALL that apply.
Exercise regularly.
Get enough sleep/rest
Warm-up before and cool-down after exercise.
Stretch to remain flexible.
Eat healthy foods, especially foods high in protein.
Exercise is important for muscles because it
helps maintain strength and flexibility.
gives muscles more energy.
prevents muscles from becoming tired.
prevents muscle injuries.
When your bicep contracts your __________ relaxes.
calf
triceps
abs
gluteus maximus
The three common muscle problems
pulled or torn muscle
broken bone
strain from overuse
cramp
You just experienced a muscle injury. You should
Work through it!
Stop exercising and get a lot of rest
Move slowly until the pain stops
Stretch the muscle and keep moving
Which types of muscle tissue are VOLUNTARY?
How does stretching help the body?
Gets rid of tension helping the body move easily
Gets the blood pumping in your veins
helps with flexibility
Makes you stronger
