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The Muscular System

Across
Muscle fibers that run perpendicular to your midline
Your muscular system works closely with your skeletal system and your _______ system
Muscle name meaning largest
Muscle at the back of the arm that has THREE tendons of origin
Number of muscles in the human body
Dense layered fibers act as __________ tissue holding the skeletal and muscular systems together
Tendons attach muscle to _______
Type of muscle that connects to the skeleton in at least one place to move bones closer to each other
Type of muscle found in organs; perform unique functions like grinding, churning, or moving
Down
What happens when your tendons get inflamed or irritated
Connective tissue that connects muscle to muscle
Muscles having a triangular shape
_______ muscle movement - controlled by the unconscious part of the brain (ex. heartbeat, digestion, breathing)
________ muscle movement - controlled consciously (ex. speaking, walking, writing)
Type of muscle that forms the wall of the heart and controls your heartbeat
Muscles are capable of receiving or responding to stimulation by __________
Muscle name meaning medium