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Muscular Skeletal Systems and Lever Mechanics Quiz

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Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, including rotation?

Ball-and-socket joint

Explanation

Allows movement in all directions, including rotation.

What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens under tension?

Eccentric contraction

Explanation

Muscle lengthens under tension during eccentric contraction.

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Femur

Explanation

Femur is not part of the axial skeleton.

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Hinge joint

Explanation

Knee joint is a hinge joint.

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?

Sacrum

Explanation

Sacrum is not part of the appendicular skeleton.

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

Skeletal muscle

Explanation

Skeletal muscle is striated and under voluntary control.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Producing hormones

Explanation

Skeletal system does not produce hormones.

In terms of lever mechanics, where is the effort applied in a third-class lever?

On the same side as the fulcrum, but closer to the load

Explanation

Effort applied on the same side as fulcrum, closer to the load in a third-class lever.

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the forearm?

Triceps brachii

Explanation

Triceps brachii is responsible for forearm extension.

#10

In terms of lever mechanics, where is the load situated in a second-class lever?

Between the fulcrum and the effort

Explanation

Load is between fulcrum and effort in a second-class lever.

#11

What is the name of the bone located in the upper arm?

Humerus

Explanation

Humerus is the bone located in the upper arm.

#12

Which type of lever provides a mechanical advantage when the effort arm is longer than the load arm?

First-class lever

Explanation

First-class lever provides a mechanical advantage when effort arm is longer than load arm.

#13

Which of the following muscle types is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

Smooth muscle

Explanation

Smooth muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs.

#14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Under conscious control

Explanation

Cardiac muscle is not under conscious control.

#15

Where is smooth muscle typically found in the body?

In the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach

Explanation

Smooth muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs like the stomach.

#16

Which of the following muscle types is striated and under involuntary control?

Cardiac muscle

Explanation

Cardiac muscle is striated and under involuntary control.

#17

Which muscle type is capable of autorhythmic contractions?

Cardiac muscle

Explanation

Cardiac muscle is capable of autorhythmic contractions.

Muscular Skeletal Systems and Lever Mechanics Quiz

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, including rotation?

What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens under tension?

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?

Which type of muscle tissue is striated and under voluntary control?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

In terms of lever mechanics, where is the effort applied in a third-class lever?

Which muscle is responsible for extension of the forearm?

In terms of lever mechanics, where is the load situated in a second-class lever?

What is the name of the bone located in the upper arm?

Which type of lever provides a mechanical advantage when the effort arm is longer than the load arm?

Which of the following muscle types is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cardiac muscle?

Where is smooth muscle typically found in the body?

Which of the following muscle types is striated and under involuntary control?

Which muscle type is capable of autorhythmic contractions?

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