The Muscular System Ch. 15.3 Smooth Muscle is found in the digestive tract and the walls of blood...
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The Muscular System Ch. The Muscular System Ch. 15.315.3Smooth Muscle is found in the
digestive tract and the walls of blood vessels.
Cardiac Muscle is found only in the heart.
Skeletal Muscle is attached to the bones and helps you move. It also helps protect your inner organs.
2 Types of Muscle Action2 Types of Muscle ActionMuscle action that is under your
control is voluntary.Muscle action that is not under
your control is involuntary.
Aerobic exercise is exercise like cycling or running that improves your heart’s ability to pump oxygen rich blood efficiently through your body
Resistance exercise is working against the weight of an object to build muscle strength and size (push ups, weightlifting)
Flexor- a muscle that bends part of your body
Extensor- a muscle that straightens part of your body
Tendon- tissue that connects skeletal muscle to bones
Tendinitis- a condition in which the tendon becomes inflamed