Skeletal Muscles Are Attached to Bones By

question 79

Multiple Choice

Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by:

• A)tendons.
• B)ligaments.
• C)bursa.
• D)synovial joints.

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Definitions:

Patellar Reflex

A reflex action in which the patellar tendon is tapped, causing the quadriceps muscle to contract and kick the lower leg forward.

Rectus Femoris Muscle

A muscle of the anterior thigh that is part of the quadriceps group, involved in knee extension and hip flexion.

Proprioceptor

Sensory receptors found in muscles and tendons that provide information about body position and movement.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is enclosed in and protected by the vertebral column.