Muscles 101 | Name the muscle | Flexor or extensor | Problems with the muscular system |
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Muscular System
What is the group of structures that give your body parts the power to move?
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Abdominal rectus
That flexes your torso?
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type of muscle that bends a joint
What is a flexor?
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Tearing or stretching of a muscle fiber as a result of suddenly pulling them too far
What is a Muscle Strain
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Skeletal Muscles
What type of muscle controls voluntary movements? Skeletal muscles
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Trapezius
That raises your head and shoulders?
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Extensor
Quadricep
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Bruise
Caused by leakage of blood after injury?
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Cardiac muscles
These muscles are only found in the walls of your heart
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Quadriceps
That straighten and raise your leg?
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Flexor
While standing still, your calves are working in what position?
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Caused by over use
Why do people get tendinitis?
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Smooth Muscles
This type of muscle is found in your organs and operate without your awareness
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Triceps
That straighten your arm at the elbow?
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extensor
Tricep during an arm curl
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Protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak area in the muscle
What is a hernia?
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Muscle fibers
Muscle movement is triggered by messages or impulses that are sent to?
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Abductors
That move your legs apart and together?
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Flexor
Bicep during an arm curl
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Muscular Dystrophy
Usually inherited and causes the skeletal muscle tissue to gradually waste away?
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