18 Questions
What is the function of abductor muscles in the muscular system?
Pull together the legs
Which muscle is named based on its location in the body?
Rectus abdominis
How are muscles classified based on direction?
By the way muscle fibers run
Which muscle has a triangular or delta shape?
Deltoids
How are muscles distinguished by size?
By shape
What is the explanation for muscle naming based on origin and insertion?
Stationary bone and moving bone connection
How many origins does the Biceps muscle have?
2
In picking up a bowling ball compared to a pencil, which requires more motor units to be activated?
Bowling ball
Which factor influences the naming of the muscular system based on the number of places muscles connect to bones?
Number of Origins
In the muscular system, how are muscles classified based on their location in the body?
By Location
Which muscle naming convention is exemplified by muscles connecting to the occipital and frontal bone?
Origin and Insertion
How are muscles distinguished by their shape in the muscular system?
By Shape
Which factor determines how muscles are named based on where the muscle fibers run?
Direction
Which of the following plays a significant role in determining muscle naming based on the performance of the muscle?
Function
How are muscles distinguished from one another by their function in the muscular system?
By Function
Which naming convention for muscle classification is based on the size of the muscle?
'Size'
'How many motor units are typically required when holding a pencil compared to holding a bowling ball?'
'Fewer motor units for a pencil'
In muscular system naming, what significance does the factor 'Origin and Insertion' have?
It establishes the connection to bones.
Explore the various functions of the muscular system beyond enabling movement, such as maintaining posture and supporting vital organs like the heart and digestive system.
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