Muscular System Terminology Quiz
Explore muscle terminology, fiber functions, and anatomy with 10 questions. Challenge yourself on muscle contractions, attachments, and more!
#1
What is the medical term for a muscle cell?
Fascicle
Myofibril
Myocyte
Tendon
#2
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Tendon
#3
Which term refers to the point where a muscle attaches to a stationary bone?
Insertion
Origin
Tendon
Ligament
#4
What is the term for a muscle contraction where the muscle shortens and produces movement?
Isometric contraction
Eccentric contraction
Isotonic contraction
Concentric contraction
#5
Which muscle is responsible for extending the forearm?
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
#6
What is the term for the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers?
Tendon
Ligament
Fascia
Aponeurosis
#7
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a muscle strain?
Tendinitis
Myalgia
Atrophy
Myositis
#8
What is the term for a group of muscle fibers that are innervated by a single motor neuron?
Motor unit
Myofibril
Sarcomere
Fascicle
#9
Which muscle is responsible for flexing the thigh at the hip joint?
Rectus femoris
Hamstring group
Gluteus maximus
Psoas major
#10
What is the term for the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction?
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
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