Anatomy & Physiology Musculoskeletal #37
Question
Which term is used to document the slight and sustained contractility of a muscle?
Answers
- Tone
- Rationale:
Muscle tone is the term that is used to document the slight and sustained contractility of any given muscle within the human body.
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- Flexion
- Rationale:
Flexion is defined as any movement that decreases the angle between two muscles or joints.
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- Extension
- Rationale:
Extension is defined as any movement that increases the angle between two muscles or joints.
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- Hyperextension
- Rationale:
Hyperextension is defined as the extension of a joint that is beyond what it normally should do within the human body.
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Overview
A muscle is a group of specialized tissues which contract together to produce a force.
Explanation
Learning Outcomes
A muscle consists of fibers of muscle cells surrounded by protective tissue. They are bundled together and surrounded in a thick protective tissue. Tone is the term that is used to document the slight and sustained contractility of a muscle.
Test Taking Tip
Consider the definition for each choice to answer this question correctly.