Myology Quiz

How many muscles are there in the human body?

• Less than 100

• Exactly 400

• Around 200

• Over 600

For a muscle to cause movement, it must cross a joint. True or False?

• None of the above

• Can't say

• True

• False

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for creating the action that pumps blood throughout the body?

• None of the above

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

• Skeletal Muscle

What are tendons made of?

• Elastic fibers

• Collagen fibers

• Cartilage tissue

• Adipose tissue

What is the function of the musculoskeletal system?

• Digestion

• Respiration

• Movement and support

• Circulation

Which muscle group is responsible for causing elbow flexion?

• Deltoid

• Trapezius

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

What is the function of a fixator muscle?

• Anchors limb and respective girdle

• Causes desired movements

• Acts as a brake to control movement

• Prevents unwanted movement

Which muscle is located in the chest area?

• Supinator

• Brachii

• Gluteus

• Pectoralis

What is the function of the muscle named 'masseter'?

• A chewer

• To extend a structure

• To flex a structure

• To abduct a structure

What is the point where the muscle attaches to the more stationary bone called?

• Origin

• Belly

• Insertion

• Fascicle