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1. Year 10 - Functions of the muscular system
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Approximately how many muscles are in the human body?
Back (Answer)
600 approx.
#2
Front (Question)
What are the three functions of the muscular system?
Back (Answer)
To create movement, to gravity/posture and to maintain bodily function
#3
Front (Question)
What is meant by “to create movement”
Back (Answer)
To create movement. Muscles are attached to bones. Muscles shorten as they contract, which pulls the bone towards it.
#4
Front (Question)
What is meant by “gravity”?
Back (Answer)
Gravity is working on the body - muscle must resist this by maintaining the necessary posture (vertebral column) + Pelivs = correct curve.
#5
Front (Question)
What is meant by “To maintain body functions”?
Back (Answer)
To maintain bodily functions. For example, the heart muscle pumps blood, the muscles of the stomach walls and intestine digest good.