Muscular System Flashcard

Front

Where is cardiac muscle found?

Back

Heart muscle cells.

Front

What body system is responsible for movement and stability?

Back

Muscular system.

Front

What is the purpose of ligaments?

Back

Connect bones to other bones.

Front

What is the purpose of tendons?

Back

Connect muscles to bones.

Front

Do muscles work in pairs by contracting and relaxing?

Back

True.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

What is the role of the muscular system in the body?

Back

Facilitates movement, maintains posture, and produces heat.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles are not.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.