12 Questions
What is the function of tendons in the human musculoskeletal system?
Connect muscles to bones
Which type of muscle makes up about half of the human body weight?
Skeletal muscle
What is the role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?
Connect bones to bones
Which type of muscle is considered involuntary and forms the heart wall?
Cardiac muscle
What is the function of connective tissues in the musculoskeletal system?
Favor positions and movements
How do joints and cartilages contribute to the musculoskeletal system?
Prevent friction between bones
Which type of muscles are controlled unconsciously and control the flow of substances within lumens?
Smooth muscles
What is the role of troponin in muscle contraction?
Forms cross bridges with actin
What type of muscle fibers are innervated by a single motor axon?
Skeletal muscle fibers
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?
Generate muscle contractions and movement
Which proteins work together to generate muscle contractions and movement in muscle tissue?
Myosin and actin
What causes the muscle fibers to contract and generate during muscle contraction?
Myosin converts chemical energy into mechanical energy
Explore the components of the human musculoskeletal system, including bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and connective tissues. Learn how these structures work together to support the body and enable movement.
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