What is the primary role of muscles in maintaining posture?
Explanation
This question assesses the understanding of how muscles contribute to maintaining the body's posture, a key function mentioned in the physiology section.
Other questions
How many muscles does the human body have, according to the Introduction to the Muscular System?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscle tissue described in the chapter?
What is the term for the fibrous connective tissue that encloses muscles?
Which type of muscle tissue is also known as striated muscles and is responsible for voluntary movement?
Where is smooth muscle primarily found?
What is the function of an intercalated disc in cardiac muscle?
What term describes the quality of all muscle tissues that allows their plasma membranes to change electrical states and send an electrical wave?
What is the main function of the muscular system according to the 'Physiology (Function) of the Muscular System' section?
Muscles that work in opposition to each other, where one contracts while the other relaxes, are known as what?
What is the term for the shortening of muscle fibers?
If all the muscles in the jaw worked together, they could close the teeth with a force as great as how many pounds on the molars?
Which nomenclature for naming muscles refers to their shape?
Based on Latin roots provided in Table 7.1, what is the function of an 'abductor' muscle?
What is the translation of the muscle name 'abductor digiti minimi' according to Table 7.1?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is caused by the body's inability to make which muscle protein?
Which condition is caused by an interruption to the normal development of the brain, leading to weakness with muscles and challenges with balance and coordination?
What is the primary cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome mentioned in the text?
Which type of paralysis affects all four limbs?
What is the definition of a sprain?
An injury to a muscle or tendon caused by stretching or tearing is known as what?
Which diagnostic procedure involves placing a needle electrode into a muscle to assess its electrical signals?
Which of the following conditions can be diagnosed using Electromyography (EMG)?
What does the medical term 'myalgia' mean?
Which term describes a partial paralysis where there is still some control of the muscles?
According to the text, what is the key difference between skeletal muscle and smooth muscle?
What is the term for the enlargement of muscles?
Which of these is NOT a location where smooth muscle is found?
Which medical professional specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of disorders related to the musculoskeletal systems?
What is the defining characteristic of hemiplegia?
How do skeletal muscles contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis?
Which muscle type is also known as visceral muscle?
The nomenclature 'maximus' or 'minimus' for naming a muscle refers to its what?
What does the term 'bradykinesia' mean according to the vocabulary list?
Which of these is a characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue?
What is 'rhabdomyolysis' defined as in the Muscular System Vocabulary?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy primarily affects which population?
Which of these is a function of skeletal muscles at the openings of internal tracts?
What is the medical term for inflammation of a tendon?
Which diagnostic test uses radio waves and a magnetic field to view internal structures like torn ligaments?
According to Table 7.1, what does the Latin root 'ad' mean in the context of the 'adductor digiti minimi' muscle?
What is the primary characteristic of smooth muscle cells that gives the tissue its name?
What is 'dyskinesia'?
The deltoid muscle is named based on which nomenclature?
Which of the three muscle types is responsible for the pumping of blood?
Which condition is a general term for a group of inherited myopathies characterized by wasting and weakness of the skeletal muscle?
What is the term for a common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by muscle pain?
In the naming of muscles, 'triceps' is an example of which nomenclature?
A patient presenting with an injury from overstressing a muscle by lifting a heavy object incorrectly has likely suffered what?
Which body structure is NOT explicitly mentioned as a location for smooth muscle?