How Many Skeletal Muscles Are in a Typical Human Body

question 32

Multiple Choice

How many skeletal muscles are in a typical human body?

• A)over 600
• B)about 200
• C)about 160
• D)less than 100

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Definitions:

Tibialis Posterior

The tibialis posterior is a muscle in the lower leg that supports the arch of the foot and enables plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.

Fibula

A long, slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a key role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting lower leg muscles.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that plays a key role in walking, jumping, and running by flexing the foot at the ankle and the leg at the knee.

Posterior Compartment Syndrome

A condition involving increased pressure within the posterior compartment of the leg that can compromise circulation and nerve function, often caused by injury.