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There are about 640 muscles in the body responsible for movement.
There are about 640 muscles in the body responsible for movement.
True
Skeletal muscles are involuntary and not connected to the bones.
Skeletal muscles are involuntary and not connected to the bones.
False
Smooth muscles work automatically and cannot be controlled.
Smooth muscles work automatically and cannot be controlled.
True
Cardiac muscles are found throughout the body and are under voluntary control.
Cardiac muscles are found throughout the body and are under voluntary control.
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The muscles in the face allow for movement and various facial expressions.
The muscles in the face allow for movement and various facial expressions.
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Study Notes
Muscles in the Human Body
- The human body has approximately 640 muscles.
- Muscles are responsible for various types of movement.
- Muscles consist of bundles called muscle fibers.
- The face has about 42 muscles, responsible for eye movement, facial expressions, and other facial actions.
- Muscles give the body shape and mass.
- Muscles support and stabilize the skeleton.
- Muscles enable various body movements, such as standing, walking, running, and dancing.
- Muscles move joints.
- Some muscles pull the body inward, while others pull it outward.
- Some muscles raise body parts, while others lower them.
- Muscles vary in length, size, and strength.
Types of Muscle Tissue
- Muscle: A tissue composed of cells or fibers, whose contraction produces body movement. It is also an organ composed of muscle tissue responsible for movement.
- Skeletal Muscle: Muscles attached to bones, enabling movement.
- Smooth Muscle: Muscles not attached to bones, working automatically (involuntary).
- Cardiac Muscle: Involuntary muscles found only in the heart, responsible for rhythmic contractions that pump blood throughout the body.
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This quiz explores the structure and function of muscles in the human body. It covers various types of muscle tissue, their roles in movement, and how they contribute to body stability and shape. Test your knowledge of muscle anatomy and physiology!
