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Muscular System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| smooth muscle | found in digestive track and walls of blood vessels |
| cardiac muscle | found only in the heart |
| skeletal muscle | attached to bones for movement |
| tendons | connect muscles to bones |
| flexor | muscle that bends |
| extensor | muscle that straightens |
| aerobic exercises | increase endurance; uses oxygen |
| strength exercises | uses resistance and weights |
| strain | muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn |
| tendonitis | tendons are inflamed |
| anabolic steroids | can cause long term health problems |
| ligaments | hold joints together |