Muscular System Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of movement/action?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following is NOT a muscle in the legs?

• Biceps femoris

• Tibialis anterior

• Pectoralis major

• Gastrocnemius

What does a ligament connect?

• Bone to muscle

• Bone to bone

• Muscle to skin

• Muscle to muscle

What is the primary function of a tendon?

• Connects muscle to bone

• Connects bone to bone

• Stores calcium

• Produces red blood cells

What is cartilage primarily known for?

• Contracting and relaxing to move bones

• Providing a smooth surface for joint movement

• Producing blood cells

• Storing energy

Which of the following is a characteristic of isotonic contraction?

• Muscle length remains the same

• Muscle length changes

• Muscle contracts without any force

• Muscle relaxes completely

What is an isometric contraction?

• A contraction where the muscle length changes

• A contraction where the muscle length remains the same

• A contraction that only occurs in the heart

• A contraction that does not require energy

Which of the following is a function of ligaments?

• Muscle to bone for movement

• Soft tissue at end of bone, reduce friction/shock absorb

• Bone to bone to stabilise joint

• No movement of limbs, muscles stay same length

What is the role of tendons?

• Soft tissue at end of bone, reduce friction/shock absorb

• Bone to bone to stabilise joint

• Muscle to bone for movement

• No movement of limbs, muscles stay same length

Cartilage is described as:

• Muscle to bone for movement

• Bone to bone to stabilise joint

• Soft tissue at end of bone, reduce friction/shock absorb

• No movement of limbs, muscles stay same length