9. Muscle Tissue

What is a motor unit in the context of muscle physiology?

Which structure attaches a muscle to bone and helps stabilize a synovial joint?

Which of the following is the major abductor muscle of the upper arm?

The vastus medialis is part of which of the following muscle groups?

How do the skeletal and muscular systems work together to facilitate movement?

Which of the following is a primary function of the muscular system?

Which muscle represents the lateral muscle group of the erector spinae?

The rectus femoris muscle extends the leg at the:

Which of the following is the main muscle of the cheek?

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow joint?

Which structure connects a muscle to a bone?

Approximately how many skeletal muscles are found in the human body, and how do opposing groups of muscles (antagonistic pairs) function?

Which muscle is the primary agonist responsible for flexion of the arm at the shoulder joint?

Why is it recommended to warm up your muscles before stretching when preparing to exercise?

Which of the following is a concentric action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?