1. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 1 Muscle Types, Characteristics, and Functions All images used in this PowerPoint are from Microsoft Gallery

2. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 Think back to when you took Science or Biology Class. Write down what you know about muscles…

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4. CARDIAC MUSCLE (HEART) created by JTED Graphics team

5. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 SKELETAL MUSCLE created by graphic design team member

6. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 SMOOTH MUSCLE created by graphic design team member

7. Involuntary muscle Not under conscious control

8. Provides movement of the bones and joints A voluntary muscle

9. Found in many hollow organs These muscles are found in blood vessels, digestive organs, the urinary system and in parts of the respiratory system

10. The function of cardiac muscle is to pump blood in the circulatory system.

11. The function of skeletal muscle is to contract for voluntary movements http://www.masterfile.com/stock-photography/image/700-00045856/Man-Jumping-over-Hurdles

12. The function of smooth muscle is the propulsion of substances along internal organs.