BIOL 2404 A&P Basics
Dr. Weis
Lab Quiz: Muscles

Please send your original answers in a .doc or .rtf email attachment to your instructor. No resources are to be used for this test. Failure to follow directions given prior or on this test will result in a loss of points.


1. Give the overall function of muscles and identify these muscles based on their histology. (2 points)
[Question 1 link]

2. Define the following terms (0.5 points each, 2 points total)

a. sarcomere
b. cross bridge
c. twitch
d. sarcoplasmic reticulum

3. Identify these 6 anterior muscles. (0.5 each, 3 points total)
[Question 3 link]

4. Identify these 6 posterior muscles (0.5 each, 3 points total)
[Question 4 link]

Extra Credit: (0.5 points each, 1 point total)
EC-1 Define muscle tone
EC-2 Define muscle fatigue