Muscular System

Front

What is a Voluntary muscle?

Back

A muscle that moves while being under conscious control and is moved by a human.

Front

Which muscle is an example of smiling?

Back

Voluntary muscle.

Front

What is an Involuntary muscle?

Back

Muscles that are not under conscious control and are operating without the human doing something.

Front

Which muscle is an example of breathing?

Back

Involuntary muscle.

Front

What is a tendon?

Back

A strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to the bone.

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Back

To facilitate movement of the body and maintain posture.

Front

What are the two main types of muscles in the muscular system?

Back

Voluntary muscles and involuntary muscles.

Front

Give an example of a voluntary muscle in the human body.

Back

Biceps.

Front

Give an example of an involuntary muscle in the human body.

Back

Heart muscle (cardiac muscle).

Front

What role do tendons play in the muscular system?

Back

They connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.