10 Questions
Which branch of science is the study of muscles?
Myology
What is the primary function of muscles in the human body?
Movement
What is the origin of the word 'muscle'?
Latin
What is the ability of muscles to respond to stimuli called?
Excitability
What are the specific importance of muscles in the human body?
Respiration and heart beat
Which of the following is NOT one of the specific importance of muscles in our body?
For communication
What is the ability of muscles to respond to stimuli called?
Excitability
What is the study of muscle called?
Myology
What is the primary function of muscles in the human body?
For movement
Which term is used to describe the ability of muscle fibers to shorten forcibly and generate tension?
Contractility
Test your knowledge on muscle physiology and the muscular system with this quiz. Review skeletal muscle structures and functions, learn about the mechanism of contraction, distinguish between different types of skeletal muscle fibers, understand the energy requirements of muscles, and explore selected clinical muscle applications.
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