Musculoskeletal System Quiz

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Which characteristic is unique to cardiac muscle compared to skeletal and smooth muscles?

Presence of intercalated discs (correct)

Multinucleate cells

Striated appearance

Voluntary control

What function is primarily associated with skeletal muscles?

Regulating blood flow

Pumping blood

Facilitating voluntary movement (correct)

Controlling digestion

Which connective tissue layer surrounds a single muscle fiber in skeletal muscle?

Epimysium

Perimysium

Peritoneum

Endomysium (correct)

What is the common characteristic of smooth muscle cells?

Spindle-shaped with a single nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the muscle tissue that is under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a site for muscle attachment?

Ligaments Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle type is primarily responsible for peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract?

Smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of muscle tissue in the body besides movement?

Protecting organs and stabilizing joints Signup and view all the answers

Which type of joint allows for partial movement between its connected bones?

Cartilaginous joints Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following joints is classified as a synovial joint?

Elbow joint Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fibrous joints?

Prevent movement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is stored in bones as an inorganic salt?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton includes the ribs and sternum?

Axial skeleton Signup and view all the answers

Which vertebrae are considered irregular bones located in the vertebral column?

All vertebrae are considered irregular Signup and view all the answers

Which component does NOT play a role in blood cell formation within bones?

Yellow marrow Signup and view all the answers

The pelvic girdle is a part of which section of the skeleton?

Appendicular skeleton Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Muscular System

Muscles facilitate all body movements through contraction.
Three types of muscle: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.

Function of Muscles

Maintains heartbeat and body posture.
Facilitates body movement and generates heat.
Provides shape and protects organs and bones.
Stabilizes joints.

Skeletal Muscles

Voluntary muscles, comprising about 40% of body weight.
Attach to bones via tendons and are striated.
Cells are multinucleate and enveloped by connective tissue.

Connective Tissue Surrounding Skeletal Muscle

Endomysium: encases individual muscle fibers.
Perimysium: surrounds muscle fiber bundles.
Epimysium: covers entire skeletal muscle.

Skeletal Muscle Attachments

Attachment through tendons (cord-like) and aponeuroses (sheet-like).
Muscle sites of attachment include bones, cartilages, and connective tissues.

Muscles for Intermuscular Injection

Common injection sites include the deltoid and gluteus maximus muscles.

Cardiac Muscles

Involuntary muscles located in the heart, responsible for blood movement.
Striated with single nucleus and connected by intercalated discs.
Nerve supply originates from the autonomic nervous system.

Smooth Muscles

Found in the gastrointestinal tract, blood vessels, and hollow organs.
Involuntary muscles characterized by spindle-shaped cells and single nucleus.
Lack striations and function without conscious control.

Comparison between Muscle Types

Skeletal: voluntary, striated, multinucleate.
Cardiac: involuntary, striated, single nucleus.
Smooth: involuntary, non-striated, single nucleus.

Joints

Joints are where two or more bones meet.
Types include synovial (moveable), cartilaginous (limited movement), and fibrous (immovable).

Fibrous Joints

Composed of fibrous connective tissue, allowing no movement.
Example: sutures in the skull.

Cartilaginous Joints

Bones joined by cartilage, allowing limited movement.
Example: intervertebral discs separating vertebrae.

Synovial Joints

Most joints in the skeletal system are synovial.
Bones covered with articular cartilage and supported by ligaments.

Examples of Synovial Joints

Upper limb: shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist joint.
Lower limb: hip joint, knee joint, ankle joint.

Bone Functions

Support body weight and protect internal organs.
Store inorganic salts such as calcium, phosphate, magnesium, sodium, and potassium.
Facilitate blood cell formation (hematopoiesis) in red marrow.

Skeletal System

Divided into two parts: axial and appendicular skeletons.

Axial Skeleton

Comprises the skull (8 cranial and 14 facial bones), vertebral column (33 vertebrae), and thoracic cage (sternum, ribs, costal cartilages).

Vertebral Column

Contains cervical (7), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), sacrum (5 fused), and coccyx (4 fused vertebrae).
Vertebrae are separated by intervertebral discs made of fibrocartilage.

Bony Thorax

Protects thoracic organs and composed of the sternum, ribs, costal cartilages, and thoracic vertebrae.
Sternum has three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

Appendicular Skeleton

Includes the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and bones of the upper and lower limbs.

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Test your knowledge of the musculoskeletal system with this quiz. Explore the different types of muscles and their functions, as well as the crucial roles they play in the human body. Enhance your understanding of how muscle contractions lead to movement and support bodily functions.