Muscular System Terminology Quiz

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Which term refers to the study of the muscular system?

  • Aponeurosis
  • Action
  • Myology (correct)
  • Origin

Which type of muscle is responsible for movement of the body, maintaining postures, and circulating blood throughout the body?

  • Cardiac muscle
  • Skeletal muscle (correct)
  • Aponeurosis
  • Smooth muscle

Which type of muscle is responsible for controlling discrete movements such as facial expression, pinching, and grasping?

  • Skeletal muscle (correct)
  • Cardiac muscle
  • Aponeurosis
  • Smooth muscle

Which term refers to the muscle that is primarily responsible for a specific movement?

<p>Prime mover (C)</p>
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Which term refers to the contraction of a muscle?

<p>Contraction (C)</p>
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