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How many skeletal muscles are there in the human body?
How many skeletal muscles are there in the human body?
More than 600
What percentage of body weight do skeletal muscles represent?
What percentage of body weight do skeletal muscles represent?
What is the primary function of muscles in the body?
What is the primary function of muscles in the body?
Muscles work independently to move the body.
Muscles work independently to move the body.
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What is the function of skeletal muscles in terms of posture?
What is the function of skeletal muscles in terms of posture?
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What type of muscle is responsible for heart contractions?
What type of muscle is responsible for heart contractions?
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What type of muscle is found in the lining of blood vessels and internal organs?
What type of muscle is found in the lining of blood vessels and internal organs?
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Skeletal muscles are involuntary muscles.
Skeletal muscles are involuntary muscles.
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What is the name of the fixed attachment point of a muscle?
What is the name of the fixed attachment point of a muscle?
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What is the name of the movable attachment point of a muscle?
What is the name of the movable attachment point of a muscle?
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What is the contractile part of a skeletal muscle called?
What is the contractile part of a skeletal muscle called?
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What is the name of the fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone?
What is the name of the fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone?
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What is the name of the flattened tendon that connects muscles to bone?
What is the name of the flattened tendon that connects muscles to bone?
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Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the biceps brachii?
Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the biceps brachii?
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Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the rectus abdominis?
Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the rectus abdominis?
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Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the orbicularis oculi?
Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the orbicularis oculi?
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Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the pectoralis major?
Which type of muscle fiber arrangement is found in the pectoralis major?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal muscle fiber arrangement?
Which of the following is NOT a type of skeletal muscle fiber arrangement?
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What is the correct term for muscles that have fibers attached to both sides of a tendon?
What is the correct term for muscles that have fibers attached to both sides of a tendon?
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Skeletal muscles are responsible for producing heat in the body.
Skeletal muscles are responsible for producing heat in the body.
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What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements, like those in the digestive system?
What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements, like those in the digestive system?
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The function of skeletal muscles is limited to producing movement.
The function of skeletal muscles is limited to producing movement.
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What is the name of the muscle that allows closure of the eyes?
What is the name of the muscle that allows closure of the eyes?
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The fixed part of a skeletal muscle is the part that moves during contraction.
The fixed part of a skeletal muscle is the part that moves during contraction.
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The fleshy (belly) part of a muscle is the contractile part.
The fleshy (belly) part of a muscle is the contractile part.
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Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?
Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?
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What is the primary function of the tendon Achilles?
What is the primary function of the tendon Achilles?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of smooth muscle?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of smooth muscle?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Muscular System
- There are over 600 skeletal muscles
- Skeletal muscles account for 40-50% of body weight
- Muscles, along with the skeleton, shape and define the body
Functions of Skeletal Muscles
- Movement of the body
- Maintaining posture
- Stabilizing joints
- Maintaining body position
- Generating heat
Defining Muscle
- Muscles are the only tissue in the body capable of contraction
- Contraction occurs in response to stimuli, which generates movement in different parts of the body
Types of Muscles
- 3 Types:
- Skeletal muscles
- Smooth muscles
- Cardiac muscles
Smooth Muscle
- Non-striated
- Spindle-shaped, single nucleus
- Involuntary
- Found in walls of blood vessels, internal organs (e.g., urinary bladder, gastro-intestinal tract)
- Controlled by autonomic nerves
Cardiac Muscle
- Rectangular shape
- Found only in the heart
- Involuntary (responds to electrical stimulation)
- Controlled by autonomic nerves
- Single nucleus
- Striated
Skeletal Muscle
- Consists of muscle fibres arranged into bundles
- Also known as striated and voluntary muscles
- Attached to bones
- Striated (banded appearance)
- Voluntary (controlled by conscious effort)
- Located in limbs, abdomen, head and neck
- Controlled by somatic nervous system
Parts of Skeletal Muscle
- Origin: The fixed (immovable) part of the muscle, usually attached to a bone
- Insertion: The movable part of the muscle, which may be attached to a bone, cartilage, skin or another muscle
- Fleshy (belly) part: The contractile part, the thicker, middle region of the muscle
- Tendon: The fibrous, non-contractile cord that attaches the muscle to a bone
- Aponeurosis: A flattened tendon that connects muscles to bone and acts as support (e.g., plantar aponeurosis in the foot)
Types of Skeletal Muscles
- Grouped according to arrangement of muscle fibers:
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Parallel fibers:
- Quadrilateral:
- Strap-like:
- Strap-like with intersections:
- Fusiform
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Oblique fibers:
- Pennate: (Unipennate, Bipennate, Multipennate, Circumpennate)
- Triangular:
- Circular:
- Convergent
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Parallel fibers:
Examples of Each Type
(Images would be necessary to accurately link the names to the corresponding muscle)
Additional Information
- Common Questions/Answers: Various multiple choice questions regarding skeletal muscle structure, function, and types are presented.
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This quiz explores the basics of the muscular system, highlighting the different types of muscles and their functions. Delve into how skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles contribute to movement, posture, and body heat. Test your knowledge on over 600 skeletal muscles and their roles in the human body.
