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Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the part labeled 'Motor neuron' in the diagram of the neuromuscular junction.

a)

Motor neuron

b)

Synaptic cleft

c)

Muscle fiber

d)

Axon terminal

2.

Identify the part labeled 'Axon branches' in the diagram of the neuromuscular junction.

a)

Axon branches

b)

Synaptic cleft

c)

Motor end plate

d)

Mitochondria

3.

Identify the part labeled 'Myofibrils' in the diagram of the neuromuscular junction.

a)

Myofibrils

b)

Axon terminal

c)

Synaptic cleft

d)

Motor end plate

4.

Identify the part labeled 'Neuromuscular junction' in the diagram of the neuromuscular junction.

a)

Neuromuscular junction

b)

Axon terminal

c)

Synaptic cleft

d)

Motor end plate

5.

Identify the part labeled 'Muscle fiber' in the diagram of the neuromuscular junction.

a)

Muscle fiber

b)

Axon terminal

c)

Synaptic cleft

d)

Motor neuron

6.

Fill in the blank: One of the functions of the muscular system is _________.

a)

Body movement

b)

Digestion of food

c)

Production of hormones

d)

Formation of blood cells

7.

Fill in the blank: Maintenance of _________ is a function of the muscular system.

a)

posture

b)

digestion

c)

respiration

d)

circulation

8.

Fill in the blank: The muscular system is involved in _________.

a)

Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Evaporation

d)

Condensation

9.

Fill in the blank: Production of _________ is a function of the muscular system.

a)

body heat

b)

hormones

c)

red blood cells

d)

digestive enzymes

10.

Fill in the blank: The muscular system helps in _________.

a)

Communication

b)

Digestion

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Reproduction

11.

Fill in the blank: Constriction of _________ and vessels is a function of the muscular system.

a)

organs

b)

bones

c)

nerves

d)

cells

12.

Fill in the blank: The muscular system is responsible for _________

a)

Heart beat

b)

Digestion of food

c)

Production of hormones

d)

Transport of oxygen

13.

Skeletal muscles attached to facial skin allow for ________; muscles in the throat assist with ________.

a)

facial expression; swallowing

b)

chewing; breathing

c)

hearing; speaking

d)

blinking; digesting

14.

Sphincters composed of skeletal muscle allow conscious control over ________ and ________ of body openings.

a)

opening; closing

b)

expansion; contraction

c)

movement; relaxation

d)

secretion; absorption

15.

Each individual muscle cell (fiber) is surrounded by thin connective tissue called ________.

a)

endomysium

b)

perimysium

c)

epimysium

d)

sarcolemma

16.

Several (between 10 and 100) muscle cells are bundled together into a fascicle by the connective tissue called ________.

a)

perimysium

b)

epimysium

c)

endomysium

d)

sarcolemma

17.

All fascicles that make up a muscle are, in turn, enclosed in an outer fibrous connective tissue wrapping called ________.

a)

epimysium

b)

perimysium

c)

endomysium

d)

sarcolemma

18.

Which connective tissue surrounds each individual muscle cell (fiber)?

a)

Perimysium

b)

Epimysium

c)

Endomysium

d)

Myofibril

19.

Refer to the diagram showing the position and structure of a skeletal muscle. What connects the skeletal muscle to the bone?

a)

Tendon

b)

Ligament

c)

Cartilage

d)

Nerve

20.

Which connective tissue layer surrounds the entire muscle?

a)

Epimysium

b)

Perimysium

c)

Endomysium

d)

Fascia

21.

Refer to the diagram showing the structure of a skeletal muscle. Which structure is a bundle of muscle fibers?

a)

Fascicle

b)

Myofibril

c)

Sarcomere

d)

Endomysium

22.

Which connective tissue layer surrounds each fascicle?

a)

Perimysium

b)

Epimysium

c)

Endomysium

d)

Sarcolemma

23.

Refer to the diagram showing the structure of a skeletal muscle. Which connective tissue layer surrounds each muscle cell fiber?

a)

Endomysium

b)

Perimysium

c)

Epimysium

d)

Sarcolemma

24.

Refer to the diagram showing the structure of a skeletal muscle. Which of the following is NOT a part of the skeletal muscle structure?

a)

Epimysium

b)

Perimysium

c)

Endomysium

d)

Cartilage

25.

Label the part of the muscle structure diagram that is surrounded by the epimysium (fascia).

a)

The entire muscle is surrounded by the epimysium (fascia).

b)

The muscle fiber is surrounded by the epimysium (fascia).

c)

The fascicle is surrounded by the epimysium (fascia).

d)

The myofibril is surrounded by the epimysium (fascia).

26.

Which connective tissue surrounds individual muscle fibers?

a)

Epimysium

b)

Perimysium

c)

Endomysium

d)

Fascia

27.

Which of the following is abundant in nerve and blood vessels?

a)

Epimysium

b)

Fascia

c)

Perimysium

d)

Nerve and blood vessels

28.

What is the function of the fascia in muscle structure?

a)

Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds and separates muscles.

b)

Fascia is a type of muscle fiber that contracts during movement.

c)

Fascia produces energy for muscle contraction.

d)

Fascia stores calcium for muscle function.

29.

Name the structure where the axon of a motor neuron meets the muscle fiber.

a)

Synapse or neuromuscular junction

b)

Myofibril

c)

Sarcolemma

d)

Node of Ranvier

30.

What factors contribute to the function of a skeletal muscle according to the slide on the structure of a skeletal muscle?

a)

Shape, size, placement, and arrangement of fibers.

b)

Blood type, nerve impulses, and bone density.

c)

Diet, hydration, and sleep patterns.

d)

Hormone levels, age, and skin elasticity.

31.

According to the slide on the structure of a skeletal muscle, what principle is summarized by the phrase 'form follows function'?

a)

The structure (form) of a muscle is determined by its function.

b)

The function of a muscle is determined by its color.

c)

Muscles are only made of one type of tissue.

d)

The size of a muscle is unrelated to its function.

32.

What are fascicles? Fill in the blank: Fascicles are bundles of ________ whose specific arrangement affects both appearance and function of whole skeletal muscle.

a)

muscle cells

b)

blood vessels

c)

nerve fibers

d)

connective tissues

33.

The arrangement of fascicles affects which of the following aspects of a skeletal muscle?

a)

Only appearance

b)

Only function

c)

Both appearance and function

d)

Neither appearance nor function

34.

What is a parallel muscle shape?

a)

A muscle with unevenly spaced fascicles

b)

A strap-like muscle with evenly spaced fascicles; muscle and tendon are the same width

c)

A muscle that is wider at the tendon than at the muscle

d)

A muscle with circular fascicles

35.

Fill in the blank: A parallel muscle is a strap-like muscle with ______ spaced fascicles; muscle and tendon are the ______ width.

a)

evenly; same

b)

unevenly; different

c)

closely; same

d)

widely; different

36.

What type of muscle shape is shown in the image?

a)

Parallel

b)

Pennate

c)

Fusiform

d)

Triangular

37.

What is a convergent muscle?

a)

A muscle with parallel fibers

b)

A broad triangular-shaped muscle that tapers down into a single tendon

c)

A muscle with circular fibers

d)

A muscle with fibers running at an angle

38.

Fill in the blank: A convergent muscle is a broad _______-shaped muscle that tapers down into a single tendon.

a)

triangular

b)

circular

c)

rectangular

d)

square

39.

Which type of muscle tapers down into a single tendon?

a)

Parallel

b)

Circular

c)

Convergent

d)

Pennate

40.

What is a pennate muscle? Fill in the blank: A pennate muscle is a muscle where fascicles attach to tendon at an ______, giving it a feather-like appearance.

a)

angle

b)

edge

c)

center

d)

surface

41.

What is a unipennate muscle? Fill in the blank: A unipennate muscle is a pennate variation that features fascicles that are only attached to ______ side of the associated tendon.

a)

one

b)

both

c)

either

d)

neither

42.

Which type of muscle shape is shown in the diagram?

a)

Bipennate

b)

Multipennate

c)

Unipennate

d)

Fusiform

43.

What is a bipennate muscle?

a)

A muscle with fascicles attached to one side of the tendon

b)

A muscle with fascicles attached to both sides of the associated tendon

c)

A muscle with fascicles running parallel to the tendon

d)

A muscle with circular fascicle arrangement

44.

Fill in the blank: A bipennate muscle features fascicles that are attached to ______ sides of the associated tendon.

a)

both

b)

one

c)

neither

d)

opposite

45.

What is a multipennate muscle? Fill in the blank: A multipennate muscle is a pennate variation where several regions of fascicles are joined by connective tissue, and each section contributes to form a ______ tendon.

a)

single

b)

double

c)

multiple

d)

split

46.

Which type of muscle shape is shown in the diagram labeled 'Multipennate'?

a)

Unipennate

b)

Bipennate

c)

Multipennate

d)

Fusiform

47.

What type of fascicle arrangement surrounds body openings and provides voluntary control over defecation and urination?

a)

Parallel

b)

Pennate

c)

Circular

d)

Convergent

48.

Sphincters are an example of which fascicle arrangement?

a)

Circular

b)

Parallel

c)

Convergent

d)

Pennate

49.

The circular fascicle arrangement is an example of the Structure-Function Core Principle.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

What is a spiral fascicle arrangement in muscles?

a)

Muscles that run parallel to each other

b)

Muscles that wrap around another structure such as a bone

c)

Muscles that are arranged in a circular pattern

d)

Muscles that are arranged in a straight line

51.

What is the definition of a fusiform muscle shape? Fill in the blank: A fusiform muscle is a muscular shape where the muscle midsection or belly is ______ than each tapered end.

a)

thicker

b)

thinner

c)

shorter

d)

narrower

52.

What type of muscle shape is shown in the diagram?

a)

Fusiform

b)

Pennate

c)

Circular

d)

Triangular

53.

According to the slide on the structure of a skeletal muscle, the naming of muscles has been based on which of the following?

a)

Function only

b)

Appearance, size, or position

c)

Color

d)

None of the above

54.

Some muscles have retained ________ names that are unrelated to previous ways of deriving a name.

a)

historical

b)

chemical

c)

modern

d)

scientific

55.

According to the Structure of a Skeletal Muscle, muscles can be named based on which of the following?

a)

Location

b)

Anatomical structures where they are attached

c)

Actions performed when contracted

d)

All of the above

56.

Fill in the blank: Muscles can be named based on their _______ using directional terms in combination with Greek and Latin word roots.

a)

location

b)

function

c)

size

d)

color

57.

Which of the following is NOT an action performed by muscles when contracted?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Translation

d)

Adduction

58.

The function of a flexor muscle is:

a)

to bend a joint

b)

to extend a joint

c)

to rotate a joint

d)

to stabilize a joint

59.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Abdominis' refers to the ________ area.

a)

abdominal

b)

thoracic

c)

cranial

d)

pelvic

60.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Brachii' refers to the ________ area.

a)

arm

b)

leg

c)

chest

d)

back

61.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Capitis' refers to the ________ area.

a)

head

b)

arm

c)

leg

d)

chest

62.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Carpi' refers to the ________ area.

a)

wrist

b)

ankle

c)

shoulder

d)

knee

63.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Cervicis' refers to the ________ area.

a)

neck

b)

arm

c)

chest

d)

leg

64.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Digitorum/digit' refers to ________.

a)

related to fingers/toes

b)

related to the heart

c)

related to the lungs

d)

related to the stomach

65.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Femoris' refers to the ________ or ________.

a)

femur or thigh

b)

arm or shoulder

c)

chest or abdomen

d)

back or spine

66.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Gluteal' refers to the ________.

a)

buttocks

b)

shoulder

c)

thigh

d)

arm

67.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Hallucis' refers to the ________.

a)

great toe

b)

thumb

c)

heel

d)

knee

68.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Oculi' refers to the ________ area.

a)

eye

b)

arm

c)

leg

d)

chest

69.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Oris' refers to the ________ area.

a)

mouth

b)

eye

c)

nose

d)

ear

70.

The muscle term 'Pectoralis' refers to the ________ area.

a)

chest

b)

arm

c)

leg

d)

back

71.

Fill in the blank: The muscle term 'Pollicis' refers to the ________.

a)

thumb

b)

forearm

c)

knee

d)

elbow

72.

Which muscle is an example of a muscle located anteriorly?

a)

Tibialis anterior

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Latissimus dorsi

d)

Gluteus maximus

73.

Which term means 'toward the front'?

a)

Posterior

b)

Anterior

c)

Profundus

d)

Supra

74.

Which muscle is an example of a muscle located externally (toward the outside)?

a)

External intercostals

b)

Internal intercostals

c)

Transversus abdominis

d)

Rectus femoris

75.

Which term means 'below'?

a)

Infra

b)

Supra

c)

Profundus

d)

Superficialis

76.

What method is used to identify the location of a trigger point in muscle knots?

a)

Palpation

b)

Auscultation

c)

Percussion

d)

Inspection

77.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a treatment for muscle knots?

a)

Massage therapy

b)

Anti-inflammatory medications

c)

Muscle relaxants

d)

Surgery

78.

Regular, gentle stretching such as yoga is useful in the treatment of muscle knots.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

What are two ways to prevent muscle knots according to the information provided?

a)

Moderate exercise and a healthy diet

b)

Sleeping less and skipping meals

c)

Avoiding all physical activity and eating junk food

d)

Taking painkillers regularly and ignoring discomfort

80.

What is the primary function of agonists (prime movers) in a group of skeletal muscles?

a)

Provide most force for a given muscle action

b)

Oppose the action of antagonists

c)

Stabilize joints

d)

Reduce movement

81.

Antagonists are usually located on the ______ side of bones and joints where they meet, and have ______ action of agonists.

a)

opposite; opposite

b)

same; similar

c)

front; reverse

d)

adjacent; identical

82.

Fill in the blank: Synergists aid agonists by supplying __________, minimizing unwanted movement, and by helping to stabilize joints, all of which provide for more efficient movement.

a)

supplemental force

b)

inhibitory signals

c)

nutritional support

d)

electrical impulses

83.

Fill in the blank: Fixators provide __________ that anchors a bone; provides movement efficiency and protection from injury due to unnecessary movements.

a)

stabilizing force

b)

rotational force

c)

compressive force

d)

expansive force

84.

Refer to the diagram of the arm showing the functions of skeletal muscles. Which muscle acts as the fixator?

a)

supraspinatus

b)

biceps brachii

c)

triceps brachii

d)

deltoid

85.

Refer to the diagram of the arm showing the functions of skeletal muscles. Which muscle acts as the synergist?

a)

biceps brachii

b)

triceps brachii

c)

deltoid

d)

brachialis

86.

Refer to the diagram of the arm showing the functions of skeletal muscles. Which muscle acts as the agonist?

a)

brachialis

b)

triceps brachii

c)

deltoid

d)

biceps femoris

87.

Refer to the diagram of the arm showing the functions of skeletal muscles. Which muscle acts as the antagonist?

a)

triceps brachii

b)

biceps brachii

c)

deltoid

d)

brachioradialis

88.

Fill in the blank: The anchoring point on a bone, where skeletal muscle 'originates from' and is typically not involved directly with movement of the joint, is called the _______.

a)

origin

b)

insertion

c)

tendon

d)

ligament

89.

Fill in the blank: The moving end of a muscle whose tendon attaches to a bone or other structures, usually on the far side of the joint, is called the _______.

a)

insertion

b)

origin

c)

ligament

d)

fascia

90.

What is the origin of the short head of the biceps brachii?

a)

Coracoid process of scapula

b)

Acromion process of scapula

c)

Supraglenoid tubercle of scapula

d)

Greater tubercle of humerus

91.

What is the origin of the long head of the biceps brachii?

a)

Supraglenoid tubercle

b)

Infraglenoid tubercle

c)

Coracoid process

d)

Radial tuberosity

92.

Where is the insertion of the biceps brachii?

a)

Radial tuberosity of radius

b)

Olecranon process of ulna

c)

Greater tubercle of humerus

d)

Coracoid process of scapula

93.

Which attachment of the muscle is more fixed?

a)

A) Origin

b)

B) Insertion

94.

Which attachment of the muscle is more mobile?

a)

A) Origin

b)

B) Insertion

95.

According to the passage, a lever system includes three components: ______ or resistance, applied force that moves load, and a pivot point or fulcrum.

a)

load

b)

spring

c)

wheel

d)

rope

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