Muscular System Flashcards

Flashcards about the muscular system, including its functions, components, muscle types, how muscles work, disorders, and interactions with other systems.

Muscles

A tissue of the body consisting of long cells that can contract and produce motion.

Tendons

A tissue that connects muscle to bone. Made of fibrous connective tissue.

Involuntary muscles

Muscles that are NOT under conscious control (e.g., stomach and heart).

Voluntary muscles

Muscles that you CAN control (e.g., arms and legs).

Skeletal Muscle

Striated, voluntary muscle tissue.

Smooth Muscle

Squamous, involuntary muscle tissue.

Cardiac Muscle

Striated and branched, involuntary muscle tissue.

Strain

When a muscle or tendon tears.

Tendonitis

Irritation of the tendon.

Muscular Dystrophy

A disease that weakens the muscle.

Fibromyalgia

Chronic muscle pain.

Tetanus

Paralyzing bacterial infection that causes painful muscle contractions.

Aerobic exercise

Increases muscular endurance.

Anaerobic exercise

Increases muscular strength.

Flexible exercise

Improves muscular range of motion.