Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0
Specification 1.1.7, 1.1.8 · Paper 1
Revise: Classification of muscle typesThe three classifications are voluntary muscle in the skeletal system, involuntary muscle in blood vessels and cardiac muscle forming the heart. To compare their characteristics, consider their control, location, fibre structure and contractions. A muscle fibre is a muscle cell.
- Revise: Location and role of voluntary muscles
A muscle under conscious control that works with the skeleton to produce movement; also called skeletal muscle.