Major Muscles Worksheet

Major Muscles Worksheet

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?

2. The triceps muscle is located on the back of which body part?

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.

2. Smooth muscles are responsible for moving bones and are under conscious control.

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  .