Multiple choice general knowledge

The attachment of the human skin to muscles is what causes ___

  1. flexibility

  2. dimples

  3. pain

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Dimples are caused by the variation in how the skin attaches to underlying muscles - specifically where connective tissue attaches the skin to the dermis. When these pull differently on the skin, it creates small indentations that appear as dimples, particularly when smiling. The other options are incorrect - skin-muscle attachment doesn't directly cause flexibility (which comes from joints and muscle elasticity) or pain.

Keep practicing — related questions