Muscle and Strength Word Roots Quiz
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Which of the following word roots refers to muscle?

  • C) Sacr/o
  • D) Sthen/o
  • B) Myco/o
  • A) Myo/o (correct)
  • Which of the following word roots refers to strength?

  • A) Myo/o
  • B) Muscul/o
  • D) Sthen/o (correct)
  • C) Sacr/o
  • Which of the following word roots refers to the flesh?

  • A) Myo/o
  • C) Sarc/o (correct)
  • B) Muscul/o
  • D) Sthen/o
  • Which of the following terms refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts?

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    Study Notes

    Muscle Word Roots

    • Myo- and sarco- refer to muscle.
    • Myo- is Greek in origin, while sarco- is Latin in origin.

    Strength Word Roots

    • -dyn refers to strength.
    • -kinesi refers to movement.

    Flesh Word Roots

    • Sarco- refers to the flesh.
    • -plasia refers to formation or development.

    Muscle Attachment

    • Origin refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that does not move when the muscle contracts.
    • Insertion refers to the attachment of a muscle to the bone or structure that moves when the muscle contracts.

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    Test your knowledge of word roots related to muscles and strength in this quiz. Identify the correct word root for muscle, strength, flesh, and muscle attachment.

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