Muscular System Quiz

How are muscles attached to the body?

• Ligaments and cartilage

• Tendons and fascia

• Bones and joints

• Nerves and blood vessels

Which muscle is part of the major muscles listed?

• Erector spinae

• Sternocleidomastoid

• Orbicularis oculi

• Masseter

What type of tissue is responsible for facial expressions?

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Fascia

• Cartilage

What happens during an eccentric contraction?

• Muscles contract and shorten

• Muscles contract but do not move

• Muscles contract and lengthen

• Muscles relax completely

What type of contraction is involved in pulling a weight towards yourself?

• Isometric contraction

• Concentric contraction

• Eccentric contraction

• Static contraction

Which muscle is the antagonist during extension?

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis major

What is the role of the prime mover in muscle movement?

• It stabilizes the joint.

• It is the main contracting muscle.

• It relaxes to allow movement.

• It opposes the movement.

What is the primary function of a synergist muscle?

• To oppose the movement

• To stabilize and assist the movement

• To be the main contracting muscle

• To hold the joint steady

What does the term "fixator" refer to in muscle movement?

• The main contracting muscle

• The muscle that stabilizes the joint

• The muscle opposite to the agonist

• The muscle that assists the movement

What is the name of the muscle located at the back of the upper arm?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Deltoids

• Obliques