5 Questions
Which term is used to describe the muscles in the table?
Anatomical terminology
How many skeletal muscles are there in the typical human body, according to the table?
761
Which muscle is mentioned as an example of a vestigial muscle?
Palmaris longus
What determines the number of muscles in the human body according to different sources?
Counting method
Which part of the body is used to specify the origin, insertion, and action of the muscles in the table?
Vertebrae
Study Notes
Skeletal Muscles
- The term "skeletal muscles" is used to describe the muscles in the table.
- There are approximately 640 skeletal muscles in the typical human body, according to the table.
Vestigial Muscles
- The muscle mentioned as an example of a vestigial muscle is the plantaris muscle.
Muscle Count Variation
- The number of muscles in the human body varies according to different sources.
Muscle Specification
- The origin, insertion, and action of the muscles in the table are specified with reference to the bones of the body.
Test your knowledge of human skeletal muscles with this informative quiz! Learn about muscle origins, insertions, and actions using anatomical terminology. Challenge yourself by naming specific ribs, thoracic vertebrae, or cervical vertebrae. See how many muscles you can identify correctly and expand your understanding of the human anatomy.
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