Question

intercostal muscles are located between the:
a) vertebrae
b) phalanges
c) ribs
d) skull bones

question 5 (mandatory) (1 point)
the term \myotomy\ means incision into:
a) tendons
b) spinal cord
c) muscles

Explanation:

Analyze the location of intercostal muscles

• Prefix "inter-" means between.
• Word root "-costal" refers to the ribs (from Latin costa).
• Therefore, intercostal muscles are located between the ribs.

Analyze the meaning of "myotomy"

• Word root "myo-" means muscle.
• Suffix "-tomy" means incision or cutting into.
• Therefore, "myotomy" means incision into muscles.

Answer:

Question 1

• a) vertebrae
• b) phalanges
• c) ribs (Correct answer)
• d) skull bones

Question 2

• a) tendons

<mcq-option>b) spinal cord</mcq-correct>

• c) muscles (Correct answer)