9. Muscle Tissue

Which of the following best describes the primary function of skeletal muscle tissue in the human body?

Which muscle do you contract in order to straighten your back after bending at the waist?

The muscles in the ______ compartment of the arm flex the arm at the elbow.

Which type of striated muscle forms the wall of the heart?

Which muscle acts as the prime mover of the extension of the arm at the shoulder joint?

Which body system plays a direct role in moving muscles?

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of mastication?

Which term is used to describe a muscle that contracts or compresses an organ?

When properly activated, which core muscle creates tension in the thoracolumbar fascia?

Which of the following is a posterior forearm muscle?

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

A motor unit consists of:

In a diagram of the upper back muscles, which arrow is most likely to indicate the location of the rhomboid minor muscle?

Which of the following is a site for a muscle or ligament attachment?

What is one of the primary functions of the muscular system in the body?