Question

What is the study of muscles called?

• A. Myology
• B. Serology
• C. Opthalmology
• D. Neurology

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Myology

The correct option is A.

Explanation of Correct option -

1. Muscles are a set of soft tissues that help in movement and different activities throughout the Human body.
2. The muscles together form an entire muscular system which consists of cardiac muscle, skeletal muscle, and smooth muscle.
3. The study of muscles is called Myology and the expert in this field is called a Myologist.

Explanation of Incorrect option -

Option B -

1. Serology is the scientific study of serum and other blood fluids.
2. The test that a person undergoes when he or she is exposed to a virus or bacterial infection, an antibody or serological test is usually done.

Option C -

1. Ophthalmology is a branch of medical science that deals with the eye and its health.
2. It covers almost all the dimensions related to the eye and its disorders.

Option D -

Neurology is the medical study of the nervous system, its disorders, etc. The nervous system mainly comprises the brain and spinal cord.

FINAL ANSWER - Myology is the study of muscles, which help in locomotion, body posture, etc.