Axial Muscles

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Support and position axial skeleton

• Skeletal Muscles

• Axial Muscles

• Appendicular Muscles

• Tendons, Aponeuroses

It creates body heat and allows movement of the:

• Muscular System

• Integumentary System

• Skeletal System

Skeletal muscles are made up of densely packaged groups of elongated cells called __________

• myofibers

• fascicles

• myofibrils

• myofilaments

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

The Myofibers are grouped into bundles called __________

• myofibers

• fascicles

• myofibrils

• myofilaments

Which of the following muscles are primarily responsible for supporting the head and neck?

• A) Axial Muscles

• B) Appendicular Muscles

• C) Cardiac Muscles

• D) Smooth Muscles

What is the primary function of axial muscles in the human body?

• A) Movement of limbs

• B) Support and position the axial skeleton

• C) Pumping blood

• D) Digestion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of axial muscles?

• A) Located along the central axis of the body

• B) Involved in posture maintenance

• C) Primarily responsible for limb movement

• D) Support the head and neck