The Muscular System Reading comprehension

How many types of muscle tissue are there?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Two

Which muscle tissue is found inside of organs like the stomach?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Visceral muscle

• Smooth muscle

What is the characteristic appearance of cardiac muscle tissue under a microscope?

• Banded

• Striped

• Smooth

• Irregular

Which muscle tissue is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Visceral muscle

• Skeletal muscle

What is the term used to describe the control of skeletal muscle?

• Reflexive

• Autonomic

• Voluntary

• Involuntary

How are skeletal muscles attached to bones?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Fascia

• Cartilage

What is the name of the muscle that has two origins?

• Biceps

• Deltoid

• Triceps

• Quadriceps

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of skeletal muscles?

• Found inside the heart

• Makes up half of a person’s body weight

• Controlled consciously

• Attached to bones

What do tendons connect?

• Bone to cartilage

• Muscle to bone

• Bone to bone

• Muscle to muscle

What is the function of visceral muscle?

• To pump blood

• To move the skeleton

• To move substances through organs

• To provide structure