Musculoskeletal
MC
Skeletal Muscles working together
Short answer
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100

Which of the following best describes the movement at a hinge joint such as the elbow?

A. Rotation and circumduction
B. Flexion and extension
C. Abduction and adduction
D. Elevation and depression  

B. Flexion and extension

100

The _______ is the muscle that contracts to produce movement, while the _______ muscle opposes this action.

Agonist, antagonist

100

What two proteins are involved in the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction?

Answer: Actin and myosin

100

What is the protruding structure?

Answer: Osteon

200

What is a key difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis? 

A. Osteoporosis affects muscles, osteoarthritis affects nerves
B. Osteoporosis results in joint inflammation, osteoarthritis weakens bones
C. Osteoporosis weakens bones, osteoarthritis damages joint cartilage
D. Osteoporosis affects the spine only, osteoarthritis affects only the knees

C. Osteoporosis weakens bones, osteoarthritis damages joint cartilage

200

The _______ of a muscle is the attachment point to a stationary bone, while the _______ is the attachment to the moving bone.

Origin, insertion

200

Name the three types of muscles found in the human body.

 Answer: Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth

200

What is structure A?

Answer: Diaphysis

300

Which of the following is true about fibrous (fixed) joints?
A. They allow a wide range of movement
B. They are found in the knees and elbows
C. They are held together by ligaments and have synovial fluid
D. They are immovable and found in the skull  

D. They are immovable and found in the skull

300

The muscle known as the _______ is the main muscle responsible for a specific movement.

Prime mover (also acceptable: agonist)

300

What is found between the bones in a synovial joint to reduce friction?

Answer: Synovial fluid

300

What structure is A and C?

Answers: A - I band. C - Myosin

400

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?
A. Sternum
B. Femur
C. Skull
D. Vertebrae

B. Femur

400

_______ muscles assist the prime mover by adding extra force or reducing unnecessary movement.

Fixator

400

What is the main function of compact bone?

Answer: Provides strength and support

400

What is structure 4 and 7?


Answers: 4 - Muscle Fibre. 7 - Tendon

500

During a bicep curl, which muscle acts as the agonist?

A. Triceps brachii
B. Hamstring
C. Biceps brachii
D. Deltoid

Answer: C. Biceps brachii

500

_______ muscles assist the prime mover by adding extra force or reducing unnecessary movement.

Synergist

500

What part of a long bone contains bone marrow?

Answer: The medullary cavity (or marrow cavity)

500

What is this joint?

Answer: Hinge

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