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Muscular System Terminology Quiz

#1

What is the medical term for a muscle cell?

Myocyte
Explanation

Myocyte is the medical term for a muscle cell.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

Tendon
Explanation

Tendon is not a type of muscle tissue; it is a connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.

#3

Which term refers to the point where a muscle attaches to a stationary bone?

Origin
Explanation

Origin is the term for the point where a muscle attaches to a stationary bone.

#4

What is the term for a muscle contraction where the muscle shortens and produces movement?

Concentric contraction
Explanation

Concentric contraction is the term for a muscle contraction where the muscle shortens and produces movement.

#5

Which muscle is responsible for extending the forearm?

Triceps brachii
Explanation

Triceps brachii is the muscle responsible for extending the forearm.

#6

What is the term for the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers?

Fascia
Explanation

Fascia is the term for the connective tissue that surrounds individual muscle fibers.

#7

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a muscle strain?

Myalgia
Explanation

Myalgia is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a muscle strain.

#8

What is the term for a group of muscle fibers that are innervated by a single motor neuron?

Motor unit
Explanation

Motor unit is the term for a group of muscle fibers that are innervated by a single motor neuron.

#9

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the thigh at the hip joint?

Psoas major
Explanation

Psoas major is the muscle responsible for flexing the thigh at the hip joint.

#10

What is the term for the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction?

Acetylcholine
Explanation

Acetylcholine is the neurotransmitter released at the neuromuscular junction to initiate muscle contraction.

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