Which of the following muscles moves the thigh?
gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
Which of the following is true regarding the cardiac muscle?
It’s self exciting
The shoulder is moved by the __________ muscle.
Trapezius
Which type of connective tissue separates muscles from each other?
Fascia
As aging occurs, muscle contractions _________
Becomes slower
Numbers 3 and 4 on the figure demonstrate __________.
Protection and retraction
Which muscles closes the jaw?
masseter and temporalis muscles
Numbers 1 and 2 on the figure are examples of __________.
Abduction and addiction
The number 5 on the figure demonstrates __________.
Extension
In order to get tetanus, a person must have a(n) __________.
open wound, usually from a puncture by a contaminated object
Numbers 1 and 2 demonstrate __________.
Rotation and circumduction
An early sign of tetanus is __________.
muscle spasm in the jaw and neck
Which of the following produces body movement?
Skeletal muscle
Which characteristic applies to smooth muscle?
It produces peristalsis.
Which of the following does not apply to skeletal muscle?
it has intercalated discs
Which of the following connects muscles to bone?
Tendon