Muscular system

Front

T or F: Muscles are bundles of muscle fibers held together by connective tissue.

Back

True

Front

The constant state of partial muscle contraction, also called a state of readiness to act, is called ___________.

Back

muscle tone

Front

The muscle attachment point that does NOT move with contraction is called ___________.

Back

origin

Front

Sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contractions are called ______________.

Back

muscle spasms

Front

When a muscle functions without conscious control or thought it is called _______________.

Back

involuntary

Front

T or F: Foot drop is an example of a contracture.

Back

True

Front

The tough, sheet-like membrane that covers and protects muscle and attaches muscle to bone is called _____________.

Back

fascia

Front

All of the following are examples of involuntary muscle except: visceral muscle, smooth muscle, cardiac muscle

Back

skeletal muscle

Front

T or F: Atrophy is when muscles are strengthened and enlarged, such as when regularly lifting weights.

Back

False

Front

T or F: Muscle atrophy can be caused by inactivity, nerve damage, and paralysis.

Back

True