Muscle Structure and Function

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Which type of muscle is responsible for stabilizing the origin of the agonist and the joint that the origin moves over?

  • Fixators (correct)
  • Longus
  • Maximus
  • Minimus

What muscle is named for its location around the cranium?

  • Epicranius (correct)
  • Serratus
  • Tibialis Anterior
  • Brachioradialis

Which muscle is named for its shape resembling a triangle?

  • Orbicularis
  • Rhomboideus
  • Trapezius
  • Deltoid (correct)

What muscle is responsible for extending the fingers?

<p>Extensor digitorum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?

<p>To control muscle contraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of myosin in muscle fibers?

<p>To form cross bridges with actin during muscle contraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein is responsible for the depolarization of muscle fibers?

<p>Acetylcholine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sarcolemma in the neuromuscular junction?

<p>To create a pocket formed around motor neuron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle exerts force without changing length?

<p>Isometric (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of skeletal muscles, what is the origin?

<p>The attachment of the muscle to the bone which remains stationary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is named after the smallest size?

<p>Serratus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is a fixator around the hip joint?

<p>Psoas major (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle assists in stabilizing the elbow during flexion and extension?

<p>Trapezius (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is named for its action of extending the fingers?

<p>Extensor digitorum (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of tropomyosin in muscle contraction?

<p>Inhibiting the interaction between actin and myosin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of troponin in muscle fibers?

<p>Controlling the position of tropomyosin on actin filaments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction?

<p>Inducing muscle fiber depolarization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sarcolemma in muscle contractions?

<p>Conducting the action potential into the muscle fiber (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Z line in muscle contractions?

<p>Anchoring actin filaments to the sarcomere (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of myosin heads (cross bridges) during muscle contractions?

<p>Interacting with actin filaments to generate muscle force (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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