Question 1

Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adductor longus
B)  Adductor brevis
C)  Gracilis
D)  Pectineus
E)  Tensor fasciae lataeF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

The muscle that makes up the calf of the leg is the

Accepted Answer

A)  plantaris.
B)  tibialis posterior.
C)  popliteus.
D)  soleus.
E)  gastrocnemius.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The __________ muscles of the foot have both proximal and distal attachments within the foot.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic
B)  extrinsic
C)  intrinsic and extrinsicD) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 4

The muscles that move the wrist are considered to be intrinsic muscles of the hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Levator scapulae
B)  Rhomboid major
C)  Subclavius
D)  Rhomboid minor
E)  TrapeziusF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The quadriceps femoris is a composite muscle with four heads that work together to flex the leg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most powerful muscle in the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  gluteus medius.
B)  gluteus maximus.
C)  quadriceps femoris.
D)  biceps femoris.
E)  sartorius.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the deep fibular nerve.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which group of muscles forms a thick,fleshy mass at the base of the thumb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothenar group
B)  Thenar group
C)  Midpalmar group
D)  Dorsal interossei group
E)  Abductor digit groupF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibularis longus
B)  Plantaris
C)  Gastrocnemius
D)  Soleus
E)  Tibialis anteriorF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

With three seconds left on the clock,Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal.Of the muscles listed,select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Semimembranosus
C)  Sartorius
D)  Quadriceps femoris
E)  Tensor fasciae lataeF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which muscle does not have a proximal attachment on the ischial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Semimembranosus
C)  Adductor longus
D)  Semitendinosus
E)  Quadratus femorisF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The pectoralis major extends the arm while the latissimus dorsi flexes it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sartorius.
B)  tensor fasciae latae.
C)  pectineus.
D)  gluteus maximus.
E)  gracilis.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The longest muscle of the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sartorius.
B)  gracilis.
C)  quadriceps femoris.
D)  biceps brachii.
E)  brachioradialis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

The tight space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum is called the carpal tunnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Semimembranosus
C)  Rectus femoris
D)  SemitendinosusE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb) spread out wide (full abduction) ,which muscle or group would bring your thumb toward your first finger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adductor pollicis
B)  Palmar interossei
C)  Dorsal interossei
D)  Lumbricals
E)  Abductor pollicis longusF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

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

Question 20

These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.

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

Exam 12: Appendicular Muscles

The quadriceps femoris is a composite muscle with four heads that work together to flex the leg.

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With three seconds left on the clock,Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal.Of the muscles listed,select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking.

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All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the deep fibular nerve.Select the exception.

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There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

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

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Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

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The tight space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum is called the carpal tunnel.

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Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

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The __________ muscles of the foot have both proximal and distal attachments within the foot.

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The muscle that makes up the calf of the leg is the

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These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.

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The most powerful muscle in the body is the

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Which muscle does not have a proximal attachment on the ischial tuberosity?

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The pectoralis major extends the arm while the latissimus dorsi flexes it.

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If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb) spread out wide (full abduction) ,which muscle or group would bring your thumb toward your first finger?

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

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Which group of muscles forms a thick,fleshy mass at the base of the thumb?

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The longest muscle of the body is the

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The muscles that move the wrist are considered to be intrinsic muscles of the hand.

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Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

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