Quiz Answers

Q1. Which of the following is the longest muscle in your body

A1. The longest Muscle in your body is the Sartorius. It is a ribbon-shaped muscle found in your front-upper leg

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Q2. How many letters in the longest one-word muscle?

A2. The longest one-word muscle is Sternocleidomastoid and it has 19 letters. You actually have two Sternocleidomastoid and they are located on each side of your neck. You'll be happy to know that this muscle helps you chew your food, talk with friends and also assists in breathing.

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Q3. How many muscles exist in your body?

A3. We have 650 muscles in our body. Most of us cannot name them all, so don' t feel bad if you can name only a few.

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Q4. What approximate percentage of your body weight is your muscle weight?

A4. Approximate 40% of your body weight is from your muscles.

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Q5. What are the three types of muscles in our body?

A5. The three different types of muscles in our body are smooth, cardiac and skeletal muscles

a) You exercise your skeletal muscles.

b) Smooth muscles are found in your digestive system, blood vessels, bladder, airways and for females in the uterus.

c) Cardiac muscles are only found in your heart.

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Q6. What is the main purpose of your muscles?

A6. The main purpose of your muscles is to turn energy into motion. Muscles are one of those things in life we just take for granted. However, without them, it would be impossible for us to do anything. Just expressing a thought requires the use of a muscle.

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Q7. What is the name given to a group of illnesses that cause weakness within the muscles?

A7. Muscle Dystrophy is a group of illnesses that cause weakness within the muscle. This is caused when someone has an abnormal gene that damages the muscles. These genes may be passed on from parents or may appear for the first time without any warning.