L1.iv · Musculoskeletal System Physiology

Official V4 objective

Describe the relationship between muscle length and tension.

1 SAQ topic 1 SAQ appearance 1 VIVA station

Current · V5 (2025) → I1.v

Written examination

SAQ history

1 appearance

Length–Tension Relationship

1 exam appearance

2019B Q03

Describe the relationship between muscle length and tension (50% of marks). Outline the physiologic significance of this relationship in cardiac muscle (50% of marks).

41%

Oral examination

VIVA history

1 station

2010A · VIVA 4
This station is concerned with the physiology and pharmacology related to the musculoskeletal system Candidates were asked to draw and label a sacromere, outline the physiological events relating to muscle contraction, length – tension relationship, muscle relaxants, malignant hyperthermia and dantrolene

25% successful

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.