Chapter 20 - The Muscular System - Assessment Quiz

What does the root my/o mean?

What are two roots which mean muscle?

• erg/o

• my/o

• fasci/o

• muscul/o

Which root means work/energy?

• erg-

• kin-

• ton-

• in-

Which of these words contain the root erg/o?

• synergy

• ergonomics

• allergy

• ergonomic

Roots kin/o-, kine, kinesi/o, kinet/o all mean energy.

• True

• False

Roots kin/o-, kine, kinesi/o, kinet/o all mean movement.

• True

• False

Dystonia is abnormal muscle ________

Myoglobin is a type of protein (globin) found in ______________

Inosclerosis is hardening of tissue from an increase in

• fascia

• muscles

• fibrous tissue

• tendon

The muscularis layer in the wall of a hollow organ or duct is composed of

• muscle

• air

• smooth muscle

• tone