The muscular system

What are the functions of the muscular system?

Select ALL that apply.

• provides movement for the skeleton

• works with the skeleton to support your body

• movement of food through digestive system

• provides shape and support for muscles

What are the three main types of muscles?

• skeletal, cardiac, smooth
• biceps, triceps, quadriceps
• smooth, flexible, strength
• none of the above

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?

• cardiac muscle

• voluntary muscle

• soft muscle

• smooth muscle

Which type of muscle is found in your digestive system?

• smooth muscle
• cardiac muscle
• skeletal muscle
• none

Of the 3 types of muscles, which muscles attach to bone.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

Of the 3 types of muscle, which is responsible for pumping your heart.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

Of the 3 types of muscle, which is found in hollow organs and around blood vessels.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

Which muscle type is voluntary?

• Skeletal
• Cardiac
•  Smooth

Which muscles are involuntary?

• skeletal
• cardiac
• smooth
• smooth and cardiac

How do pairs of skeletal muscles work together?

• One muscle in the pair pulls on a bone, while the second muscle pulls on the first muscle.

• While one muscle in the pair contracts, the other returns to its original length.

• Both muscles extend at the same time.

• One contracts and the other stretches.