List the various parts of skeletal muscle and their functions

What will be an ideal response?


Skeletal muscle is composed of long, thin cells (fibers). Muscles are attached to bone by thick connective tissue known as tendons. Muscular contraction results in the tendons' pulling on bone and thereby causing movement.

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A) concussion. B) compression. C) contusion. D) hematoma.

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Too much flexibility is a risk factor for falls and subsequent injury among older adults

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The study and treatment of a (cancerous) mass or tumor is ________

A) pharmacology B) geriatrics C) oncology D) dietetics

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Which of the following non-yielding materials needs to be heated to a temperature of 140-180° for shaping?

A. X-Lite B. Heat forming plastic C. Casting material D. Orthoplast

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