The Muscular System - Anatomy and Physiology

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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 1: An Introduction to the Human Body

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: Introduction to the Skeletal System

Set 7: The Axial Skeleton

Set 8: The Appendicular Skeleton

Set 9: Articulations

Set 10: Muscle Tissue

Set 11: The Muscular System

Set 12: Introduction to the Nervous System

Set 13: The Central Nervous System

Set 14: The Peripheral Nervous System

Set 15: Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

Set 16: The Special Senses

Set 17: The Endocrine System

Set 18: The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

Set 19: The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Set 20: The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Set 21: The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Set 22: The Respiratory System

Set 23: The Digestive System

Set 24: The Urinary System

Set 25: The Reproductive Systems and Development

Set 11 The Muscular System

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Set 11 The Muscular System

Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is not one of the descriptive ways to name a muscle?

A) size
B) shape
C) number of origins
D) sites of origins
E) number of cells

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Question 2

(Essay)

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Briefly describe the differences between a mechanical advantage and a mechanical disadvantage.

Answer

A lever operates at a mechanical advanta...

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Question 3

(Essay)

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Discuss the roles of prime movers, antagonists, synergists, and fixators in movement.

Answer

The prime mover contracts to cause a par...

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