Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is innervated by the phrenic nerve.
B)   It elevates the scapula if the scapula is fixed.
C)   It rotates the scapula and depresses the apex of the shoulder.
D)   It flexes the neck if the scapula is fixed.
E)   It protracts the scapula if the humerus is fixed.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following muscles inserts on the head of the fibula?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extensor digitorum longus
B)   Tibialis anterior
C)   Popliteus
D)   Biceps femoris
E)   SemitendinosusF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

A skateboarder falls and lands directly on his buttocks and lower back.He does not feel much pain and continues skating.After a couple of days he begins experiencing right hip pain and notices his right foot and leg are rotated to the right.A doctor diagnoses a muscle spasm.Which of the following muscles is most likely causing the leg and foot rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Quadratus lumborum
B)   Tibialis posterior
C)   Piriformis
D)   Adductor longus
E)   SacrospinalisF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Which term below best describes the deltoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fusiform
B)   Intrinsic
C)   Involuntary
D)   Extrinsic
E)   ParallelF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zygomaticus major
B)   Digastric
C)   Sternohyoid
D)   Depressor anguli oris
E)   HyoglossusF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

The rectus femoris is an example of what muscle shape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fusiform
B)   Parallel
C)   Triangular
D)   Elongated
E)   PennateF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

You hear a loud noise behind you and look back over your left shoulder.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   This was a contralateral contraction of your right sternocleidomastoid muscle.
B)   This was a contralateral contraction of your left sternocleidomastoid muscle.
C)   This was an ipsilateral contraction of your right sternocleidomastoid muscle.
D)   This was an ipsilateral contraction of your left sternocleidomastoid muscle.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extensor carpi radialis brevis
B)   Adductor pollicis
C)   Extensor pollicis longus
D)   Extensor indicis
E)   Abductor pollicis longusF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following correctly states the proximal and distal attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sternal manubrium and lateral one-third of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line
B)   Sternal manubrium and medial half of clavicle;mastoid process and medial one-third of superior nuchal line
C)   Sternal manubrium and medial one-third of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line
D)   Sternal manubrium and lateral half of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral one-third of superior nuchal line
E)   Mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line;sternal manubrium,medial one-third of clavicleF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

The triceps surae consists of three muscles in the lower limb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Tendinous intersections divide the __________ into segments that are externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

Accepted Answer

A)   vastus lateralis
B)   serratus anterior
C)   rectus abdominis
D)   quadriceps femoris
E)   transverse abdominalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The rectus abdominis is a __________ muscle,while the rectus femoris is a __________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)   fusiform;parallel
B)   parallel;bipennate
C)   convergent;unipennate
D)   bipennate;parallel
E)   multipennate;convergentF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

A sacral fracture affecting the S3 and S4 nerve roots would result in a person having difficulty with evacuation of the bowels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prime movers
B)   Antagonists
C)   Synergists
D)   Fixators
E)   AdductorsF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

A point of convergence for several muscles of the lower face is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   retinaculum
B)   aponeurotica
C)   modiolus
D)   nuchal line
E)   galeaF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

An __________ muscle is contained within a region whereas an __________ muscle acts upon one region but has an attachment elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A)   intrinsic;extrinsic
B)   extrinsic;intrinsic
C)   innate;extraneous
D)   extraneous;innateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Some people suffer involuntary urination due to incompetence of what muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   External urethral sphincter
B)   Bulbospongiosus
C)   Compressor urethrae
D)   Ischiocavernosus
E)   Levator aniF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fixators
B)   Antagonists
C)   Synergists
D)   Prime movers
E)   DepressorsF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

Accepted Answer

A)   It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand.
B)   It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb.
C)   It directly inserts on all digits of the hand.
D)   It directly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb.
E)   It directly inserts on the index finger only.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internal intercostals
B)   External intercostals
C)   Diaphragm
D)   Stylohyoid
E)   HyoglossusF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which of the following muscles inserts on the head of the fibula?

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You hear a loud noise behind you and look back over your left shoulder.Which of the following is true?

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An muscle is contained within a region whereas an muscle acts upon one region but has an attachment elsewhere.

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The rectus femoris is an example of what muscle shape?

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Some people suffer involuntary urination due to incompetence of what muscle?

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Tendinous intersections divide the __________ into segments that are externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

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Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

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Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

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Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible) ?

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Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

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Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

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A sacral fracture affecting the S3 and S4 nerve roots would result in a person having difficulty with evacuation of the bowels.

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The triceps surae consists of three muscles in the lower limb.

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A point of convergence for several muscles of the lower face is the __________.

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The rectus abdominis is a muscle,while the rectus femoris is a muscle.

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What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

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Which of the following correctly states the proximal and distal attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

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Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

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Which term below best describes the deltoid?

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Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which of the following muscles inserts on the head of the fibula?

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You hear a loud noise behind you and look back over your left shoulder.Which of the following is true?

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An __________ muscle is contained within a region whereas an __________ muscle acts upon one region but has an attachment elsewhere.

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The rectus femoris is an example of what muscle shape?

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Some people suffer involuntary urination due to incompetence of what muscle?

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Tendinous intersections divide the __________ into segments that are externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

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Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

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Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

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Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible) ?

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Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

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Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

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A sacral fracture affecting the S3 and S4 nerve roots would result in a person having difficulty with evacuation of the bowels.

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The triceps surae consists of three muscles in the lower limb.

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A point of convergence for several muscles of the lower face is the __________.

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The rectus abdominis is a __________ muscle,while the rectus femoris is a __________ muscle.

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What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

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Which of the following correctly states the proximal and distal attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

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Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

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Which term below best describes the deltoid?

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