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WorksheetsMuscular System
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
involuntary muscle
Muscle action that is controlled by the nervous system automatically and works without our conscious control.
Muscle action that is controlled voluntarily and requires conscious thought.
Muscle action that is only found in the heart and is not influenced by the nervous system.
Muscle action that can be controlled at will and is used for movement.
ligament
Connects muscle to muscle.
Connects bone to bone.
Connects skin to muscle.
Connects organ to organ.
functions of muscles
Movement, circulation (blood flow), respiration (breathing), and temperature regulation.
Only movement and respiration.
Circulation and digestion only.
Temperature regulation and excretion.
smooth muscle function
voluntary
involuntary
conscious
skeletal
cardiac muscle
Type of muscle found only in the heart.
Type of muscle found in the arms and legs.
Type of muscle that is involuntary and found in the stomach.
Type of muscle that is striated and found in the lungs.
cardiac muscle function
voluntary
involuntary
semi-voluntary
conscious
flexors & extensors
Muscle pairs that work together to extend or straighten a joint.
Muscle pairs that work together to flex or bend a joint.
Muscle pairs that stabilize a joint during movement.
Muscle pairs that rotate a joint in opposite directions.
smooth muscle
Type of muscle that makes up the walls of blood vessels, stomach, and intestines.
Type of muscle that is striated and voluntary.
Type of muscle that is involuntary and found in the heart.
Type of muscle that is responsible for voluntary movements.
tendons
Strong tissue that connects muscles to bones.
Flexible tissue that connects bones to bones.
Soft tissue that cushions joints.
Hard tissue that forms the structure of bones.
skeletal muscle
Type of muscle that allows for movement of the bones and body.
Type of muscle that is involuntary and found in the heart.
Type of muscle that is responsible for digestion and is smooth.
Type of muscle that is striated and found in the walls of blood vessels.
sprain
An injury in which the ligaments holding bones together are stretched too far and tear.
A condition where a bone is displaced from its normal position.
A fracture that occurs without any external force.
A muscle injury caused by overstretching.
strain
A type of muscle cramp
An overstretch or partial tear in a muscle or tendon.
A complete rupture of a muscle
A condition caused by lack of exercise
Potassium
A mineral that helps in muscle contraction.
A mineral in which low levels can lead to muscle cramps.
A mineral that is essential for bone health.
A mineral that aids in digestion.
skeletal muscle function
involuntary
voluntary
automatic
reflexive
voluntary muscle
Muscle action that works with our conscious control; we think about moving it.
Muscle action that occurs without conscious thought; it is automatic.
Muscle action that is only found in the heart and is involuntary.
Muscle action that is controlled by reflexes and not by the brain.
cramp
A sudden, intense, involuntary muscle contraction.
A gradual, voluntary muscle relaxation.
A chronic pain in the joints.
A temporary loss of muscle strength.
joint
A place where two or more bones meet.
A type of muscle tissue.
A fluid-filled sac that reduces friction in joints.
A type of connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.
