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Muscles
This study stack covers the musules of the human body
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body? | Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. |
| Which muscle is primarily responsible for breathing? | The diaphragm. |
| What type of muscle is under voluntary control? | Skeletal muscle. |
| The ______ is the point of attachment that remains stationary when the muscle contracts. | Origin. |
| What protein filaments are involved in muscle contraction? | Actin and myosin. |
| Which muscle forms the bulk of the calf? | Gastrocnemius. |
| What connective tissue surrounds an individual muscle fiber? | Endomysium. |
| Which neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction to trigger contraction? | Acetylcholine (ACh). |
| Which large muscle is responsible for extending the arm at the shoulder? | Latissimus dorsi. |
| What is the name of the muscle that closes the eyelids? | Orbicularis oculi. |
| Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow? | Biceps brachii. |
| What is the main function of the abdominal muscles? | To support the trunk, allow movement, and hold organs in place. |
| The ______ is the longest muscle in the human body. | Sartorius. |
| What is a motor unit? | A motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates. |
| Which muscle group is located at the front of the thigh? | Quadriceps femoris |
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