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What is the role of muscles in human movement?
What is the role of muscles in human movement?
- To create the framework of the body
- To store and release minerals
- To generate tension and shorten (correct)
- To provide support to the body
Which property of muscle tissue refers to its ability to respond to a stimulus?
Which property of muscle tissue refers to its ability to respond to a stimulus?
- Irritability (correct)
- Contractility
- Elasticity
- Extensibility
How do bones contribute to locomotion?
How do bones contribute to locomotion?
- By being rigid levers (correct)
- By holding a position
- By generating speed
- By creating tension
Which part of the skeleton is composed of the skull, ribs, trunk, vertebral column, and pelvic?
Which part of the skeleton is composed of the skull, ribs, trunk, vertebral column, and pelvic?
Which type of muscle allows for voluntary movement and is attached to bones?
Which type of muscle allows for voluntary movement and is attached to bones?
What distinguishes smooth muscles from cardiac muscles?
What distinguishes smooth muscles from cardiac muscles?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic movements in flexibility?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic movements in flexibility?
Which body part is mainly targeted during a squat exercise?
Which body part is mainly targeted during a squat exercise?
What is the main function of the lunge exercise?
What is the main function of the lunge exercise?
Which movement pattern involves twisting at the core?
Which movement pattern involves twisting at the core?
What does abduction refer to in terms of body movement?
What does abduction refer to in terms of body movement?
Why is it important to identify your body type before choosing exercises?
Why is it important to identify your body type before choosing exercises?
Which body type is characterized by slender bodies, short trunks, and long arms and legs?
Which body type is characterized by slender bodies, short trunks, and long arms and legs?
Which body type is characterized by a solid, muscular physique, large chest, and strong legs and arms?
Which body type is characterized by a solid, muscular physique, large chest, and strong legs and arms?
Which body type is characterized by excess body fat distribution and rounded fatty body parts?
Which body type is characterized by excess body fat distribution and rounded fatty body parts?
Which body type is described as having long narrow feet, a narrow chest, and weak, thin muscles?
Which body type is described as having long narrow feet, a narrow chest, and weak, thin muscles?
What is the primary physiological function of the skeletal system?
What is the primary physiological function of the skeletal system?
Apart from calcium storage, what other functions does the skeletal system serve?
Apart from calcium storage, what other functions does the skeletal system serve?
