The functions of the muscular system are to: 1. Provide movement 2. Maintain posture and

Muscles can be divided in two major groups: and

Are muscles a person can control. An example of a voluntary muscle are the muscles in your legs that help you walk.

Muscles in your stomach are involuntary because you do not control your stomach’s churning action. Are muscles that function without a person’s control.

Your body has 3 types of Muscle: 1. Smooth Muscle 2. Skeletal Muscle 3. Cardiac Muscle

Smooth Muscle Is an involuntary muscle that is found in many internal organs. For example in the stomach.

Skeletal Muscle Is the muscle that is attached to bone. It is a voluntary muscle. Muscles in your: Neck, legs, arms

Cardiac Muscle Is muscle that is only found in the heart.

Are tough tissue fibers that connect muscle to bones.

Antagonist Muscles Paired muscles that work together to allow movement in the opposing directions E.G. – biceps and triceps - quadriceps and hamstrings - quadriceps and hamstrings