Question 1

Which muscle inserts on a tendon that extends toes 2-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gastrocnemius
B)  Extensor digitorum longus
C)  Extensor hallucis longus
D)  Fibularis longus
E)  Tibialis anteriorF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Your grandmother complains of pain on the underside of her foot near the heel.Consequently she has been forced to stop her daily 6 mile run.What condition is most likely causing her pain?

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A)  Shin splint syndrome
B)  Plantar fasciitis
C)  Osteoporosis
D)  A hamstring pull
E)  Compartment syndromeF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Three tendons form the border for the "anatomic snuffbox".Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Abductor pollicis longus tendon
B)  Extensor pollicis longus tendon
C)  Extensor digiti minimi tendon
D)  Extensor pollicis brevis tendonE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Anterior muscles of the hip joint extend the thigh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle is the

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior.
B)  extensor hallucis longus.
C)  fibularis brevis.
D)  extensor digitorum longus.
E)  gracilis.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

In general,dorsal intrinsic muscles of the foot result in extension of the toes while plantar muscles flex the toes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The muscle or group that does have a proximal attachment to the calcaneus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  extensor digitorum brevis.
B)  lumbricals.
C)  abductor hallucis.
D)  quadratus plantae.
E)  flexor digitorum brevis.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

A muscle that does not evert the foot is the

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A)  fibularis longus.
B)  tibialis posterior.
C)  fibularis brevis.
D)  fibularis tertius.
E)  No exceptions; all choices evert the foot.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

All of the muscles listed,except one,have their proximal attachment on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensor digitorum
B)  Extensor digiti minimi
C)  Extensor carpi radialis brevis
D)  Flexor pollicis longus
E)  Extensor carpi ulnarisF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

The function of a retinaculum is to

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A)  prevent tendons from bulging outward.
B)  hold several muscles together.
C)  protect underlying soft tissue.
D)  serve as an insertion for a group of muscles.
E)  flatten the bellies of converging muscles.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Of these muscles,the one not involved in extending the leg is the

Accepted Answer

A)  gracilis.
B)  rectus femoris.
C)  vastus lateralis.
D)  vastus medialis.
E)  vastus intermedius.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 13

What two muscles attach distally to the calcaneal tendon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibialis posterior and popliteus
B)  Gastrocnemius and soleus
C)  Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
D)  Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
E)  Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longusF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

The anterior compartment of the forearm movers are primarily elbow extensors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Muscles of the pectoral girdle attach proximally on the

Accepted Answer

A)  clavicle and scapula and insert on the axial skeleton.
B)  humerus and insert on the axial skeleton.
C)  axial skeleton and insert on the humerus.
D)  axial skeleton and insert on the clavicle and scapula.
E)  humerus and insert on the clavicle and scapula.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

On spring break you travel to Malibu,California.While there,you visit the famous Malibu beach to observe the parade of body builders.They each show off their massive muscles with the standard "pump you up" arm flexion.Which muscle would be least involved with this action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brachialis
B)  Supraspinatus
C)  Biceps brachii
D)  Brachioradialis
E)  Pronator teresF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

All of the anterior muscles of the forearm,except one,have their proximal attachment on the medial epicondyle of the humerus via a common flexor tendon.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexor carpi radialis
B)  Palmaris longus
C)  Flexor carpi ulnaris
D)  Flexor pollicis longus
E)  Flexor digitorum superficialisF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which muscle is the one most commonly damaged in a rotator cuff injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subscapularis
B)  Teres major
C)  Teres minor
D)  Infraspinatus
E)  SupraspinatusF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Hamstring muscles extend the thigh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is a retinaculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  A flat band of muscle
B)  A wide aponeurosis
C)  A sliding tendon
D)  An area where several muscles converge
E)  A thickened fibrous band of fasciaF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Exam 12: Appendicular Muscles

In general,dorsal intrinsic muscles of the foot result in extension of the toes while plantar muscles flex the toes.

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A muscle that does not evert the foot is the

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The function of a retinaculum is to

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All of the anterior muscles of the forearm,except one,have their proximal attachment on the medial epicondyle of the humerus via a common flexor tendon.Select the exception.

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Anterior muscles of the hip joint extend the thigh.

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What is a retinaculum?

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Which muscle inserts on a tendon that extends toes 2-5?

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Your grandmother complains of pain on the underside of her foot near the heel.Consequently she has been forced to stop her daily 6 mile run.What condition is most likely causing her pain?

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The anterior compartment of the forearm movers are primarily elbow extensors.

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Three tendons form the border for the "anatomic snuffbox".Select the exception.

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Of these muscles,the one not involved in extending the leg is the

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The primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle is the

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On spring break you travel to Malibu,California.While there,you visit the famous Malibu beach to observe the parade of body builders.They each show off their massive muscles with the standard "pump you up" arm flexion.Which muscle would be least involved with this action?

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What two muscles attach distally to the calcaneal tendon?

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Hamstring muscles extend the thigh.

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Which muscle is the one most commonly damaged in a rotator cuff injury?

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The muscle or group that does have a proximal attachment to the calcaneus is the

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

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All of the muscles listed,except one,have their proximal attachment on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.Select the exception.

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Muscles of the pectoral girdle attach proximally on the

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