Exam 8: Muscular System

Match the body movement term with its definition. -Turns the ankle so the bottom of the foot faces toward the midline of the body

What part of the body does the masseter move?

Hypothermia refers to a dangerous elevation in body temperature.

Intercalated disks are found in

A fascicle is the loose connective tissue that forms the "packing material" between muscles,bone,and skin.

Another name for skeletal muscle is

The basic contractile unit of a skeletal muscle is the

Match each of the terms with its definition or explanation. -Muscle contraction in which the muscle tenses but does not shorten

Match the muscles that move the lower extremity with their function. -Flexes thigh or trunk

Striations are found in

Which of the following muscles is not a muscle of the trunk?

When stimulated,the entire muscle follows the all-or-none law.

Tension during muscle lengthening is often called a tonic contraction.

Cardiac muscle is found in the heart.

This is a quick,jerky response to a stimulus seen in isolated muscles but is not important in normal muscle activity

Match the muscles that move the upper extremities and the muscles of the trunk with their function. -Flexes and helps adduct upper arm

Differentiate between the origin and insertion of a muscle.

In order for movement to take place,the antagonists must do the opposite of the prime mover.

Match the muscles that move the lower extremity with their function. -Adducts thigh

What part of the body does the gastrocnemius move?