The Muscular System - Fundamentals of Anatomy

Course

Anatomy & Physiology

Study Pack

Set 1: An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Set 2: The Chemical Level of Organization

Set 3: The Cellular Level of Organization

Set 4: The Tissue Level of Organization

Set 5: The Integumentary System

Set 6: Bones and Bone Structure

Set 7: The Axial Skeleton

Set 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Set 9: Joints

Set 10: Muscle Tissue

Set 11: The Muscular System

Set 12: Nervous Tissue

Set 13: The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

Set 14: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Set 15: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Set 16: The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

Set 17: The Special Senses

Set 18: The Endocrine System

Set 19: Blood

Set 20: The Heart

Set 21: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Set 22: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Set 23: The Respiratory System

Set 24: The Digestive System

Set 25: Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

Set 26: The Urinary System

Set 27: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Set 28: The Reproductive System

Set 29: Development and Inheritance

Set 11 The Muscular System

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Set 11 The Muscular System

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum andtheload. These are called ________ levers.

A) first-class
B) second-class
C) third-class
D) fourth-class
E) fifth-class

Answer

Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Free

The end of a muscle that remains stationary when the muscle contracts is called the

A) origin.
B) aponeurosis.
C) insertion.
D) tendon.
E) lever.

Answer

Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Free

________ is a muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement.

A) prime mover
B) motor-unit
C) antagonist
D) opposition
E) synergist

Answer