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What does the Latin word 'mus' mean?
What does the Latin word 'mus' mean?
- Tiny, furry animal
- Little mouse (correct)
- Small creature
- Fast runner
How many muscles are there in the human body?
How many muscles are there in the human body?
- Around 500
- Approximately 700
- Roughly 650 (correct)
- About 800
What is the perimysium?
What is the perimysium?
- A network of blood vessels within muscles
- A thin membrane around muscle fibers (correct)
- A protective layer around the heart
- A type of connective tissue in the brain
What is the primary function of the muscular system?
What is the primary function of the muscular system?
What do muscle fibers in the human body resemble in size?
What do muscle fibers in the human body resemble in size?