Quiz #1 Muscular system

1.___________ - a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.

2. __________– it is a condition in which your blood has a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells.  

3. __________– is wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from deficient nutrition, nerve damage, or lack of use.  

4. ___________- the heart muscle. An involuntary muscle over which you have no control.  

5.___________– is a condition that occurs when you lose more fluids than you take in. Your body is about two-thirds water. It means the amount of water in your body has dropped below the level needed for normal body function.

6.___________– are those muscles that you cannot control.

7.___________– are tough cords of tissue that connect bones to other bones at a joint.

8.___________– are those muscles that are attached to the bones.

9.___________ – is a stretched or torn ligament. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move the joint.  

10.__________– is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports.