Question

One of the six major functions of the muscular system is

holding body parts in position and making movement possible

True
False
Question 2 (1 point)
One of the six functions of the muscular system is



providing a protective covering for the external organs

True
False
Question 3 (4 points)
Some of the major functions of the muscular system are

a
moving food through the digestive system
b
moving blood through the body
c
producing heat
d
moving fluids through the body
Question 4 (1 point)
Skeletal muscle is also called muscle.

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Question 5 (1 point)
Skeletal muscle fibers are held together with a structure called the .

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Question 6 (1 point)
Smooth muscle is also called muscle.

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Question 7 (1 point)
The involuntary movement of smooth muscles is called .

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Question 8 (1 point)
Cardiac muscle is found in the .

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Question 9 (10 points)
Match each of the following descriptions with the correct term.

Column A
1.
the site at which the muscle is attached to a bone that does not move when the muscle contracts:
the site at which the muscle is attached to a bone that does not move when the muscle contracts
2.
the band of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone:
the band of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone
3.
the ability of a skeletal muscle to contract:
the ability of a skeletal muscle to contract
4.
the ability of a skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse by contracting:
the ability of a skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse by contracting
5.
the involuntary movement of smooth muscles:
the involuntary movement of smooth muscles
6.
the ability of a muscle to contract without the involvement of nerves:
the ability of a muscle to contract without the involvement of nerves
7.
the point of attachment of a muscle to a bone that moves during muscular contraction:
the point of attachment of a muscle to a bone that moves during muscular contraction
8.
the ability of a skeletal muscle to be stretched:
the ability of a skeletal muscle to be stretched
9.
the ability of skeletal muscle fibers to return to their original resting length:
the ability of skeletal muscle fibers to return to their original resting length
10.
the band of fibrous tissue that connects a bone to another bone:
the band of fibrous tissue that connects a bone to another bone
Column B
a.elasticity
b.contractility
c.automaticity
d.origin
e.peristalsis
f.ligament
g.excitability
h.insertion
i.extensibility
j.tendon
Question 10 (1 point)
what term describes the movement of the feet when you are standing on "tiptoes" trying to reach something on a tall shelf?

a
extension
b
medial (internal) rotation
c
supination
d
plantar flexion
Question 11 (1 point)
What term is used to describe your wrist movement when you reach out your hand to get some money from your parent?

a
supination
b
medial (internal) rotation
c
plantar flexion
d
extension
Question 12 (1 point)
What is the position of your knees when you are sitting in a chair with your feet propped up on the coffee table in front of you?

a
medial (internal) rotation
b
plantar flexion
c
extension
d
supination
Question 13 (1 point)
What term describes the movement of your left arm when you turn it with the right hand to look at the back of your left upper arm?

a
supination
b
medial (internal) rotation
c
extension
d
plantar flexion

Answer 1

Question 2 false,

Step-by-step explanation:

because the skeletal system does that and the muscular system provides movement to the body.