Question 1

The pronator teres and pronator quadratus cause pronation of the forearm. What muscle opposes this movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pectoralis major
B)   Subscapularis
C)   Supinator
D)   Biceps brachii
E)   Triceps brachiiF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

You hear a sharp noise to your left causing you to shift your eyes in that direction. Which muscles were responsible for your glance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Left eye - lateral rectus, right eye - medial rectus
B)   Left eye - medial rectus, right eye - lateral rectus
C)   Left eye and right eye - lateral rectus
D)   Left eye and right eye - medial rectus
E)   Left eye - superior oblique, right eye - inferior obliqueF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 3

The omohyoid is an example of an infrahyoid muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The deepest of the abdominal muscles are the ________ muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)   rectus abdominis
B)   transversus abdominis
C)   internal oblique
D)   external oblique
E)   tendinous intersectionsF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

-This figure shows the muscles that move the tongue. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palatoglossus
B)   Styloglossus
C)   Stylohyoid
D)   Hyoglossus
E)   GenioglossusF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

The anterior border of the perineum is the

Accepted Answer

A)   anus.
B)   urethra.
C)   pubic symphysis.
D)   scrotum in the male and the labia majora in the female.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

-This figure shows a posterior view of the right thigh. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Semitendinosus
B)   Semimembranosus
C)   Biceps femoris
D)   Adductor magnus
E)   Gluteus maximusF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Many of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm work to ________ the wrist, and they have their proximal attachment on the ________ epicondyle of the humerus.

Accepted Answer

A)   flex, lateral
B)   flex, medial
C)   extend, lateralD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 9

-This figure shows the muscles that move the tongue. What muscle does number 2 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palatoglossus
B)   Styloglossus
C)   Stylohyoid
D)   Hyoglossus
E)   GenioglossusF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Muscles whose fascicles are arranged in a pattern that resembles a feather are referred to as ________ muscles.

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Question 11

Contraction of the serratus posterior inferior contributes to forced expiration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which muscle is the primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tibialis anterior
B)   Extensor hallucis longus
C)   Fibularis brevis
D)   Extensor digitorum longus
E)   GracilisF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

-This figure shows the muscles of the anterior trunk. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pectoralis major
B)   Deltoid
C)   Latissimus dorsi
D)   Biceps brachii
E)   Pectoralis minorF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

-This figure shows a palmar view of the hand. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Abductor pollicis brevis
B)   Flexor digiti minimi brevis
C)   Opponens pollicis
D)   Adductor pollicis
E)   LumbricalF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The word "biceps" in the name of a muscle refers to the fact that

Accepted Answer

A)   the insertion of the muscle is split into two parts.
B)   the muscle is shaped in two round sections, one after the other.
C)   the muscle has two tendons of origin.
D)   the muscle has two very different actions.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 16

All of these muscles, except one, adduct the arm. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)   Infraspinatus
B)   Teres minor
C)   Supraspinatus
D)   Coracobrachialis
E)   Triceps brachiiF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

All of these muscles, except one, have their proximal attachment on the scapula. Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)   Pectoralis major
B)   Coracobrachialis
C)   Triceps brachii
D)   Subscapularis
E)   InfraspinatusF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The ending "glossus" on the name of a muscle refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   the tongue.
B)   mastication.
C)   the neck.
D)   swallowing.
E)   the jaw.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Which is one of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sartorius
B)   Tensor fasciae latae
C)   Pectineus
D)   Gluteus maximus
E)   GracilisF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg function to

Accepted Answer

A)   dorsiflex the foot and extend the toes.
B)   dorsiflex the foot and flex the toes.
C)   plantarflex the foot and extend the toes.
D)   plantarflex the foot and flex the toes.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles

All of these muscles, except one, adduct the arm. Select the exception.

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Many of the muscles in the anterior compartment of the forearm work to ________ the wrist, and they have their proximal attachment on the ________ epicondyle of the humerus.

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-This figure shows a posterior view of the right thigh. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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Contraction of the serratus posterior inferior contributes to forced expiration.

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The deepest of the abdominal muscles are the ________ muscles.

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-This figure shows the muscles of the anterior trunk. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

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Muscles whose fascicles are arranged in a pattern that resembles a feather are referred to as ________ muscles.

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-This figure shows the muscles that move the tongue. What muscle does number 2 indicate?

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You hear a sharp noise to your left causing you to shift your eyes in that direction. Which muscles were responsible for your glance?

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The ending "glossus" on the name of a muscle refers to

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Which is one of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh?

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The muscles of the anterior compartment of the leg function to

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The omohyoid is an example of an infrahyoid muscle.

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-This figure shows the muscles that move the tongue. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

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The pronator teres and pronator quadratus cause pronation of the forearm. What muscle opposes this movement?

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All of these muscles, except one, have their proximal attachment on the scapula. Select the exception.

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The word "biceps" in the name of a muscle refers to the fact that

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The anterior border of the perineum is the

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Which muscle is the primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle?

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-This figure shows a palmar view of the hand. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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