5 Questions
Which type of muscle is supplied by autonomic nerves?
Smooth muscles
Where do skeletal muscles usually arise from?
Bones
What percentage of the total body mass do skeletal muscles form?
40-50%
Which type of muscle is specialized and involuntary?
Cardiac muscles
What type of nerves supply skeletal muscles?
Spinal nerves
Study Notes
Muscle Types and Innervation
- Smooth muscle is supplied by autonomic nerves.
- Skeletal muscles usually arise from the embryonic mesoderm.
- Skeletal muscles form approximately 40-50% of the total body mass.
- Cardiac muscle is specialized and involuntary.
- Skeletal muscles are supplied by somatic nerves.
Test your knowledge on muscles and joints with this informative quiz. Learn about the different types of muscles in the human body, including skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. Challenge yourself to identify their characteristics and functions. Perfect for anatomy enthusiasts and students.
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