Understanding the Muscular System

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What does the word root 'sarc-' refer to in medical terminology?

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Refers to flesh.

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What does the medical abbreviation 'ROM' stand for in relation to the Muscular System?

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Range of Motion.

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How does the prefix 'hyper-' modify the meaning of a medical term?

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Above normal.

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Which prefix means 'within' or 'inside'?

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Intra-.

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What is the purpose of an electromyography (EMG) test?

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To measure the electrical activity of muscles.

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What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?

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To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles operate automatically.

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What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

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To connect muscles to bones.

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Define 'muscle hypertrophy'.

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The increase in muscle size due to exercise or resistance training.

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What is the function of smooth muscle?

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To control involuntary movements in organs such as the intestines and blood vessels.