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Which type of muscle is responsible for all types of body movement?
Which type of muscle is responsible for all types of body movement?
What is the prefix that refers to muscle?
What is the prefix that refers to muscle?
What is the prefix that refers to flesh?
What is the prefix that refers to flesh?
Which type of muscle is attached by tendons to bones?
Which type of muscle is attached by tendons to bones?
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What is the contraction of muscles due to?
What is the contraction of muscles due to?
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Which types of muscles are found in the body?
Which types of muscles are found in the body?
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What is the prefix used to refer to muscle?
What is the prefix used to refer to muscle?
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What is the function of tendons in skeletal muscles?
What is the function of tendons in skeletal muscles?
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What is the equivalent of myofilaments in muscle cells?
What is the equivalent of myofilaments in muscle cells?
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What is the elongated form of a muscle cell called?
What is the elongated form of a muscle cell called?
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Study Notes
Muscle Types and Functions
- Skeletal muscle is responsible for all types of body movement.
- The prefix "myo-" refers to muscle.
Muscle Attachments and Contraction
- Skeletal muscle is attached to bones by tendons.
- Muscle contraction is due to the sliding of actin and myosin filaments.
Types of Muscles in the Body
- There are three types of muscles in the body: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
Muscle Cell Structure
- The prefix "sarco-" refers to flesh.
- Myofibrils are equivalent to myofilaments in muscle cells.
- An elongated form of a muscle cell is called a muscle fiber.
Tendons in Skeletal Muscles
- The function of tendons in skeletal muscles is to attach muscle to bones.
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Test your knowledge of the muscular system with this quiz! This quiz covers the three basic muscle types found in the body: skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the essentials of human anatomy and physiology.
