The muscle known as the “transversus abdominis” is named according to:

Its size and number of origins
The direction of its muscle fibres and its action
Its action and its location in the body
Location in the body and direction of muscle fibres
Location in the body and direction of muscle fibres  Its location = abdominis; its muscle fibre direction = transversus.

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A. Muscle fibre
B. Myosin
C. Fasciculus
D. Myofibril
What structures attach a muscle to a bone?
A. A tendon
B. A fasciculus
C. A sarcomere
D. An internal intercostal
Which muscle is located on the posterior part of the forearm?
A. Flexor digitorum superficialis
B. Flexor digitorum profundus
C. Extensor digitorum
D. Triceps brachii
Which of the following muscles is NOT named after its location in the body?
A. Deltoid
B. Extensor carpi ulnaris
C. Rectus abdominis
D. Biceps femoris
Which of the following muscles IS named after its location in the body?
A. Sartorius
B. Triceps brachii
C. Soleus
D. Trapezius
Which is the correct equation for anaerobic respiration in humans?
A. Glucose + lactic acid โ†’ carbon dioxide + water
B. Glucose โ†’ lactic acid + carbon dioxide
C. Glucose โ†’ lactic acid + (little energy)
D. Glucoseโ†’ lactic acid
The part of a skeletal muscle cell that is able to contract is called
A. Sarcoplasm
B. Sarcolemma
C. Sarcomere
D. Sarcoplasmic reticulum

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