Muscular system types flashcards

What is skeletal muscle?

Skeletal muscle is attached to bones. It helps you move. It is voluntary.

What is cardiac muscle?

Cardiac muscle makes up the heart. It pumps blood and is involuntary.

What is smooth muscle?

Smooth muscle is found in organs like the stomach. It is involuntary.

Difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles.

Voluntary muscles are controlled by you. Involuntary muscles work automatically.

True or false: Smooth muscles are striated.

False, because smooth muscles are not striated.

Fill in the blank: Cardiac muscle is _____ and striated.

Cardiac muscle is involuntary and striated.

Characteristics of skeletal muscle.

- Striated - Voluntary - Multi-nucleated

Characteristics of cardiac muscle.

- Striated - Involuntary - Branched

Characteristics of smooth muscle.

- Non-striated - Involuntary - Spindle-shaped

What type of muscle is found in the heart?

Cardiac muscle is found in the heart.

Which muscle type helps you write?

Skeletal muscle helps you write.

True or false: All muscle types are striated.

False, because smooth muscles are not striated.

Fill in the blank: _____ muscles are found in blood vessels.

Smooth muscles are found in blood vessels.

Question: Which muscle type is involuntary?

Cardiac and smooth muscles are involuntary.

What is the main function of skeletal muscle?

Skeletal muscle enables movement of the body.

Difference between skeletal and smooth muscle.

Skeletal muscle is voluntary, while smooth muscle is involuntary.

Question: What is an example of a smooth muscle?

An example of smooth muscle is the stomach.

What do cardiac muscles do?

Cardiac muscles pump blood throughout the body.