Yr7 B2.6 Movement - muscles

What is the function of muscles in the body?

• To push bones and create movement

• To pull on bones and create movement

• To move independently without bones

What type of tissue is muscle made from?

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

How do muscles create movement in the body?

• By lengthening and pushing bones

• By shortening and pulling on bones

• By stretching and compressing bones

What are antagonistic muscles?

• A pair of muscles that work together by pulling in opposite directions

• A single muscle that controls movement at a joint

• A muscle that can push and pull on a bone

Which of the following is an example of an antagonistic muscle pair?

• Biceps and triceps

• Shoulder and abdominal muscles

• Shin and calf muscles

Which part of the body connects muscles to bones?

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Tendons

What happens to the length of a muscle when it contracts?

• It shortens

• It stays the same

• It lengthens

What happens to the triceps when the arm bends?

• It contracts

• It relaxes

• It pulls the arm forward

Which of these muscles helps to raise and lower the arms?

• Neck muscles

• Shoulder muscles

• Thigh muscles

How do antagonistic muscle pairs work together?

• They both contract at the same time

• One muscle contracts while the other relaxes

• Both muscles relax at the same time