The Muscular System

Front

What is the flexible tissue that covers the ends of your bones at joints?

Back

Cartilage

Front

Approximately how many muscles is the human body made up of?

Back

600

Front

What happens to the length of a muscle when it contracts?

Back

It shortens.

Front

What type of muscles are attached to your bones?

Back

Skeletal muscles.

Front

Which muscle type is found in your stomach, bladder, and intestines?

Back

Smooth muscle.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the heart?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the ability of a muscle to respond to a stimulus?

Back

Excitability.