Question 1

Which property of muscle tissue allows it to return to its original length after being stretched?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

Question 2

A patient is unable to move their arm after a nerve injury. Which property of muscle is most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

Contractility

Question 3

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for voluntary movements such as walking?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 4

Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the thigh and is responsible for extending the knee?

Accepted Answer

Rectus femoris

Question 5

A person is able to control the movement of their hand but not their heart. This is because:

Accepted Answer

Heart muscle is not under voluntary control

Question 6

Which muscle is found in the lower leg and is responsible for plantar flexion of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Gastrocnemius

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of the biceps brachii?

Accepted Answer

Flexes the forearm

Question 8

Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the upper arm?

Accepted Answer

Triceps brachii

Question 9

Which property of muscle tissue allows it to respond to electrical or chemical signals?

Accepted Answer

Excitability

Question 10

Which muscle is responsible for flexing the trunk and is located in the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Rectus abdominis

Question 11

A runner experiences a muscle strain while sprinting. Which property of muscle is most likely exceeded during this injury?

Accepted Answer

Extensibility

Question 12

Which muscle is located on the anterior side of the lower leg and is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Tibialis anterior

Question 13

Which of the following muscles is found in the chest and is responsible for moving the arm across the body?

Accepted Answer

Pectoralis major

Question 14

Which muscle is located on the posterior side of the thigh and is involved in knee flexion?

Accepted Answer

Biceps femoris

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Pumping blood

Question 16

Which muscle is responsible for abducting the arm at the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid

Question 17

Which of the following pairs are muscles that are located on the same side of the body?

Accepted Answer

Rectus femoris & biceps femoris

Question 18

Which muscle is located on the back and is responsible for moving the arm downward and backward?

Accepted Answer

Latissimus dorsi

Question 19

Which muscle attaches to the heel bone and is involved in standing on tiptoe?

Accepted Answer

Achilles tendon

Question 20

Which muscle is responsible for elevating the shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Trapezius

Muscular System: Structure, Function, and Major Muscles

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