Major Muscles Worksheet
Explore the major muscles of the human body and their functions with this Grade 7 Science worksheet.
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Major Muscles Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements like lifting your arm?
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Skeletal muscle
Involuntary muscle
2. The triceps muscle is located on the back of which body part?
Thigh
Calf
Arm
Chest
1. The muscle is the largest muscle in the human body.
2. Muscles work in pairs, meaning when one contracts, the other relaxes.
1. Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart and is involuntary.
True
False
2. Smooth muscles are responsible for moving bones and are under conscious control.
True
False
1. Briefly describe the main function of the biceps muscle.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
1. Muscles attach to bones via strong connective tissues called .
2. When a muscle shortens, it is said to .