Flashcard on Muscular and Skeletal Systems

Front

What are the two main systems that work together to produce movement in physical activity?

Back

Skeletal and muscular systems

Front

Which type of muscle fiber is characterized by fast-twitch and slow-twitch types?

Back

Skeletal muscle fibers

Front

How many muscles does the human body have?

Back

Over 600

Front

What type of muscles are attached to bones and allow voluntary control?

Back

Voluntary muscles

Front

Which muscles function continuously and preserve ongoing body needs? Options: Voluntary muscles, Involuntary muscles, Skeletal muscles, Cardiac muscles

Back

Involuntary muscles

Front

What is the function of smooth muscle in the digestive tract?

Back

To move food through the digestive system

Front

Where is cardiac muscle found?

Back

In the heart

Front

What type of control is skeletal muscle under?

Back

Voluntary control

Front

What is the appearance of skeletal muscle?

Back

Striated

Front

Which muscle is a large muscle of the chest or pectoral region?

Back

Pectoralis major