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Muscular System Exploration

This worksheet explores the human muscular system, covering types of muscles, their functions, and how they work together.

Grade 8 Science BiologyMuscular System
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Muscular System Exploration

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blanks, write your answer on the line provided. For short answer questions, use the lines provided.

1. Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements, such as lifting your arm?

a

Cardiac muscle

b

Smooth muscle

c

Skeletal muscle

d

All of the above

2. Which of the following is an involuntary muscle?

a

Bicep

b

Tricep

c

Heart muscle

d

Quadriceps

3. The human body has three types of muscles: skeletal, smooth, and  .

4. Tendons connect   to bones.

5. The muscular system works with the   system to allow movement.

6. Smooth muscles are found in the walls of internal organs like the stomach and intestines.

T

True

F

False

7. Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood.

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True

F

False

8. Briefly explain the main function of the muscular system.

9. Describe one way skeletal muscles and bones work together to allow movement.

10. Refer to the diagram of the human muscular system below. Label at least three major muscles or muscle groups indicated.

Human Muscular System Diagram

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