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Muscle Composition Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which muscle group is known as the prime mover?
a)
agonists
b)
antagonist
c)
stabilizers
d)
synergists
2.
Which muscle group works in opposition of the prime mover?
a)
agonists
b)
antagonists
c)
stabilizers
d)
synergists
3.
This muscle group is not directly involved in movement but they assist the primary muscles to keep the body steady. 
a)
agonists
b)
antagonists
c)
stabilizers
d)
synergists
4.
Muscles that produce movement are 
a)
involuntary muscle
b)
voluntary muscle 
5.
The body of muscle consists of hundreds of fibers encased in connective tissue called __________.
a)
tissue
b)
fibers
c)
fascia
d)
tendons
6.
Muscles are connected to bone by _________
a)
ligaments 
b)
tendons
c)
connective tissue
d)
fascia
7.
Muscle groups have 3 primary tasks:  movement, stabilize and ___________ action. 
a)
suspend
b)
sustain
c)
bulk
d)
braking
8.
Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle shortens as it contracts, in so producing movement. 
a)
eccentric
b)
isometric
c)
concentric
9.
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle group provides a braking action against gravity?
a)
eccentric
b)
isometric
c)
concentric
10.
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle acts as a stabilizer, assisting to maintain a given body position?
a)
eccentric
b)
isometric
c)
concentric