Muscular System Review Ruiz

Front

Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue?

Back

Rough is not a type of muscle tissue. The three types of muscle tissue are smooth (visceral), skeletal, and cardiac.

Front

Identify muscle C: Rectus femoris, Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Gastrocnemius

Back

Muscle C is the Triceps brachii, which is located in the upper arm and is responsible for elbow extension.

Front

What is the attachment point that remains stationary where the muscle begins?

Back

The origin is the attachment point that remains stationary when a muscle contracts.

Front

Stretched or pulled ligaments are referred to as a ______?

Back

A sprain is an injury that occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn.

Front

What is a bundle of muscle fibers called?

Back

A fascicle is a bundle of muscle fibers.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

The three types of muscle tissue are smooth (visceral), skeletal, and cardiac.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

Back

The primary function of skeletal muscle is to facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What is the role of cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body and is found only in the heart.

Front

What is the difference between origin and insertion in muscle anatomy?

Back

The origin is the fixed attachment point of a muscle, while the insertion is the movable attachment point.

Front

What is a strain?

Back

A strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon that occurs when it is stretched or torn.