The Type of Attachment in Which the Muscle Fibers Seem

question 31

Multiple Choice

The type of attachment in which the muscle fibers seem to attach directly to a bone is

• A) an aponeurosis.
• B) a tendon.
• C) an insertion.
• D) a fleshy attachment.

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Definitions:

Agonist

A substance that fully activates the receptor to which it binds, leading to a biological response.

Antagonist

In pharmacology and physiology, an antagonist is a substance that blocks or dampens the effects of a neurotransmitter or hormone; in literature, it describes a character that opposes the protagonist.

Hip Flexor

A group of muscles near the hip that are involved in moving the upper leg towards the body.

Semitendinosus

A muscle in the thigh that helps to flex the knee and extend the hip.