Question 1

Which of the abdominal muscles has its fibers running in an inferomedial direction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus abdominis
B)  Transversus abdominis
C)  Internal oblique
D)  External oblique
E)  None of these choices is correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression.What muscle does number 7 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mentalis
B)  Levator labii superioris
C)  Risorius
D)  Sternocleidomastoid
E)  Depressor labii inferiorisF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

When contracted,this muscle causes expansion of the thoracic cavity and increases pressure in the abdominopelvic cavity.Its insertion is on a central tendon.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal intercostals
B)  External intercostals
C)  Transversus thoracis
D)  Diaphragm
E)  Serratus posterior inferiorF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

You have just disembarked from an airplane following a cross-country flight.You are experiencing difficulty in hearing and notice that your ears are plugged.To relieve the pressure you try "yawning" to clear the ear canal.It worked.What muscle was involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Middle constrictor
B)  Levator veli palatini
C)  Salpingopharyngeus
D)  Palatopharyngeus
E)  Tensor veli palatiniF) A) and C)
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 B)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression.What muscle does number 2 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasalis
B)  Procerus
C)  Epicranius
D)  Orbicularis oculi
E)  PlatysmaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

This muscle has its origin on the manubrium and sternal end of the clavicle and its insertion on the mastoid process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Longissimus capitis
B)  Sternocleidomastoid
C)  Scalene
D)  Splenius capitis
E)  Splenius cervicusF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

What muscle forms a circular "sling" around the anorectal junction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliococcygeus
B)  External anal sphincter
C)  Coccygeus
D)  Pubococcygeus
E)  PuborectalisF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Which of the abdominal muscles does not insert on the linea alba?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus abdominis
B)  Transversus abdominis
C)  Internal oblique
D)  External oblique
E)  No exceptions;all choices insert on the linea alba.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 10

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) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

The overall recovery rate for idiopathic facial nerve paralysis (Bell palsy) averages about ___________ percent,and does not appear to be related to its treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  50
D)  70
E)  80F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 12

These muscles extend from the pubis and ischium anteriorly to the sacrum and coccyx posteriorly.They control the evacuation of waste materials from the digestive and urinary systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Muscles of the abdominal wall
B)  Muscles of the vertebral column
C)  Muscles of the pelvic floor
D)  Muscles of the pharynx
E)  Muscles of the perineal floorF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which two muscles are known collectively as the urogenital diaphragm?
A: Ischiocavernosus
B: Deep transverse perineal
C: Bulbospongiosus
D: External urethral sphincter

Accepted Answer

A)  a,c
B)  b,d
C)  a,d
D)  b,c
E)  c,dF) D) and E)
G) C) and D) B

Question 14

-This figure shows the muscles of the abdominal wall.What muscle or feature does number 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus abdominis
B)  Transversus abdominis
C)  Internal oblique
D)  External oblique
E)  Linea albaF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which extrinsic eye muscle moves through a pulleylike loop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior oblique
B)  Superior oblique
C)  Lateral rectus
D)  Medial rectus
E)  Superior rectusF) B) and E)
G) None of the above B

Question 16

What muscle elevates the soft palate when swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palatopharyngeus
B)  Stylopharyngeus
C)  Levator veli palatini
D)  Tensor veli palatini
E)  Superior constrictorF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

In the male,which muscle ejects urine or semen,compresses the base of the penis,and helps in formation of an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliococcygeus
B)  Superficial transverse perineal muscle
C)  External urethral sphincter
D)  Bulbospongiosus
E)  PubococcygeusF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

What is the linea alba?

Accepted Answer

A)  A round tendonlike structure attaching muscle to bone
B)  A fibrous,perpendicular insertion between successive sheets or blocks of muscle
C)  A flat sheet of connective tissue used for muscle insertion
D)  A thin layer of muscle used to attach two other muscles together
E)  A narrow,vertical,fibrous strip used to attach muscle sheaths of the left and right rectus abdominisF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

A medical procedure often performed during childbirth in which an incision is made in the perineal skin and soft tissues between the vagina and the anus is termed an episiotomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasalis
B)  Procerus
C)  Epicranius
D)  Orbicularis oculi
E)  PlatysmaF) All of the above
G) A) and D) E

Exam 11: Axial Muscles

Which of the abdominal muscles has its fibers running in an inferomedial direction?

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-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression.What muscle does number 7 indicate?

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When contracted,this muscle causes expansion of the thoracic cavity and increases pressure in the abdominopelvic cavity.Its insertion is on a central tendon.

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You have just disembarked from an airplane following a cross-country flight.You are experiencing difficulty in hearing and notice that your ears are plugged.To relieve the pressure you try "yawning" to clear the ear canal.It worked.What muscle was involved?

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

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-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression.What muscle does number 2 indicate?

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This muscle has its origin on the manubrium and sternal end of the clavicle and its insertion on the mastoid process.

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What muscle forms a circular "sling" around the anorectal junction?

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Which of the abdominal muscles does not insert on the linea alba?

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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 overall recovery rate for idiopathic facial nerve paralysis (Bell palsy) averages about ___________ percent,and does not appear to be related to its treatment.

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These muscles extend from the pubis and ischium anteriorly to the sacrum and coccyx posteriorly.They control the evacuation of waste materials from the digestive and urinary systems.

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Which two muscles are known collectively as the urogenital diaphragm? A: Ischiocavernosus B: Deep transverse perineal C: Bulbospongiosus D: External urethral sphincter

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-This figure shows the muscles of the abdominal wall.What muscle or feature does number 3 indicate?

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Which extrinsic eye muscle moves through a pulleylike loop?

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What muscle elevates the soft palate when swallowing?

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In the male,which muscle ejects urine or semen,compresses the base of the penis,and helps in formation of an erection?

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What is the linea alba?

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A medical procedure often performed during childbirth in which an incision is made in the perineal skin and soft tissues between the vagina and the anus is termed an episiotomy.

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-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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