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What is muscle tone, why is it important, and how can it be improved?
What are two other systems that help muscles, and how do they help?
The ______________ part of the muscle is the fixed, or immovable end.
The ______________ part of the muscle is the movable end.
The __________ is the part of the muscle that is the section between the origin and insertion of the muscle, also called the body.
The __________ is the part of the muscle that is usually attached to bones by tendons, but also attached to muscles or skin.
The _________ is the part of the muscle that is usually attached to other muscles or to bones by tendons.
Moves around an axis
flexion
extension
rotation
adduction
Decreases joint angle
flexion
extension
rotation
adduction
Increases joint angle
flexion
extension
rotation
adduction
Turns palms down, as in pushing
pronation
supination
abduction
adduction
Moves away from midline
pronation
supination
abduction
adduction
Turns palms up
pronation
supination
abduction
adduction
Moves toward midline
pronation
supination
abduction
adduction
ATP, glycogen, and glucose are the _______________ source for muscles.
repairing
movement
energy
contracting
Glycogen and glucose are ___________.
carbohydrates
proteins
gases
fats
Glycogen is stored by the body until it is needed to break down into __________.
hemoglobin
glucose
lactic acid
oxygen
Hemoglobin in the blood carries __________ to muscles.
glycogen
glucose
lactic acid
oxygen
When no oxygen remains during exercise, glucose is converted into __________.
glycogen
glucose
lactic acid
oxygen
Muscle fatigue and soreness after exercise is due to __________.
glycogen
glucose
lactic acid
oxygen
Muscles that work together to produce the same movement are __________ muscles.
optimistic
antagonistic
pessimistic
synergistic
Muscles that work in opposite directions are __________ muscles.
optimistic
antagonistic
pessimistic
synergistic
Flexion by the biceps and extension by the triceps is an example of __________ muscles.
optimistic
antagonistic
pessimistic
synergistic
The biceps and brachioradialis flexing the elbow is an example of __________ muscles.
optimistic
antagonistic
pessimistic
synergistic
The main function of the muscular system is __________.
movement
protection
energy
structure
Fibrous connective tissue in the form of white, glistening cords or sinews are__________
fascia
aponeurosis
tendons
ligaments
A flat, expanded, fibrous connective sheet is the _________.
fascia
aponeurosis
tendons
ligaments
The __________connects one muscle with another.
fascia
aponeurosis
tendons
ligaments
The __________connect muscles to bones.
fascia
aponeurosis
tendons
ligaments
Muscle fibers form layers of muscle that are separated and covered by __________.
fascia
aponeurosis
tendons
ligaments
A thin, connective tissue that covers and separates muscles is ___________.
fascia
aponeurosis
tendons
ligaments
Muscles thicken and create movement by ___________.
flexing
lengthening
connecting
contracting
The ability of muscles to recover to their original form is __________.
contractibility
elasticity
excitability
extensibility
The ability of muscles to stretch is __________.
contractibility
elasticity
excitability
extensibility
The ability of muscles to respond to stimuli is __________.
contractibility
elasticity
excitability
extensibility
The ability of muscles to change shape by getting shorter and thicker is __________.
contractibility
elasticity
excitability
extensibility
Identify the phrases that relates to striated/skeletal muscles
voluntary
involuntary
found in the heart
found attached to bones
found in digestive organs and blood vessels
Identify the phrases that relates to non-striated/smooth muscles
voluntary
involuntary
found in the heart
found attached to bones
found in digestive organs and blood vessels
Identify the phrases that relates to cardiac muscles
voluntary
involuntary
found in the heart
found attached to bones
found in digestive organs and blood vessels
Identify the phrases that relates to striated/skeletal muscles
appears striated, or striped, with obvious nuclei under the microscope
appears as non-striated, long, slender cells under the
microscope
appears striated, or striped, under the microscope
uses bones as levers for movement
creates peristalsis and blood movement
Identify the phrases that relates to non-striated/smooth muscles
appears striated, or striped, with obvious nuclei under the microscope
appears as non-striated, long, slender cells under the
microscope
appears striated, or striped, under the microscope
uses bones as levers for movement
creates peristalsis and blood movement
Identify the phrase that relates to cardiac muscles
appears striated, or striped, with obvious nuclei under the microscope
appears as non-striated, long, slender cells under the
microscope
appears striated, or striped, under the microscope
uses bones as levers for movement
creates peristalsis and blood movement
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