PQ 6.1 THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Which type of muscle tissue contracts more slowly than skeletal muscles and can remain contracted for longer periods of time?

• Smooth Muscles

• Cardiac Muscles

• Skeletal Muscles

• None of the above

Where are cardiac muscles found in the body?

• Surrounding the body's internal organs

• Attached to the bones

• In the heart

• In the blood vessels

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for pumping blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

• Smooth Muscles

• Cardiac Muscles

• Skeletal Muscles

• None of the above

Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary and can be consciously controlled by the brain?

• Smooth Muscles

• Cardiac Muscles

• Skeletal Muscles

• None of the above

What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?

• To support the body and keep it upright

• To allow movement to occur

• To protect the body's vital organs

• All of the above

How are skeletal muscles typically arranged?

• In parallel

• In series

• As opposing pairs

• Randomly

What is the muscle that counteracts the agonist muscle called?

• Antagonist muscle

• Stabilizer muscle

• Synergist muscle

• None of the above

Which muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion of the ankle?

• Tibialis Anterior

• Gastrocnemius

• Soleus

• Fibularis

What is the point where the muscle attaches to the more stationary bone called?

• Origin

• Insertion

• Agonist

• Antagonist

Which muscle group is responsible for flexion of the elbow joint?

• Biceps Brachii

• Triceps Brachii

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis Major