The Names of Muscles Often Indicate the Action of the Muscle

question 80

Multiple Choice

The names of muscles often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term levator mean?

• A) The muscle flexes and rotates a region.
• B) The muscle is a fixator and stabilizes a bone or joint.
• C) The muscle elevates
• D) The muscle functions as a synergist.

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Definitions:

Skeletal

Pertaining to the framework of bones that supports the body, allows for movement, and protects the internal organs.

Smooth

Describes muscle tissue that lacks striations, is involuntarily controlled, and found in the walls of internal organs.

Cardiac

Relating to the heart, especially pertaining to its function or diseases affecting it.

Ciliated Cells

Cells that have hair-like structures (cilia) on their surface, which often function to move fluids over the cell surface or to move the cell itself.