Muscle Pairs, Joints, Cartilage, Ligaments, and Tendons (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What form of energy is required for muscular contraction?
What form of energy is required for muscular contraction?
ATP
Why do muscles need to work in pairs?
Why do muscles need to work in pairs?
Muscles can only pull, not push
What is an antagonistic muscle pair?
What is an antagonistic muscle pair?
Two muscles with opposite effects
What type of muscle is the biceps?
What type of muscle is the biceps?
Flexor
What happens when the triceps muscle contracts?
What happens when the triceps muscle contracts?
The arm straightens at the elbow
Why are flexor muscles generally stronger than extensor muscles?
Why are flexor muscles generally stronger than extensor muscles?
Used more in daily activities
Which joints provide strength and protection but allow no movement?
Which joints provide strength and protection but allow no movement?
Immovable joints
What does the synovial membrane produce?
What does the synovial membrane produce?
Synovial fluid
What is the main function of synovial fluid?
What is the main function of synovial fluid?
Lubricates and reduces friction
What protein is cartilage composed of?
What protein is cartilage composed of?
Collagen
Why does cartilage heal slowly?
Why does cartilage heal slowly?
It lacks blood vessels
What do ligaments connect?
What do ligaments connect?
Bone to bone
What do tendons connect?
What do tendons connect?
Muscle to bone