Question 1

As the diaphragm contracts,the vertical dimensions of the thoracic cavity are decreased.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The most important muscle associated with breathing is the

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A)  diaphragm.
B)  external intercostal.
C)  intertransversarii.
D)  rotators.
E)  quadratus lumborum.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D) A

Question 3

The muscle responsible for sticking out the tongue is the

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A)  hyoglossus.
B)  palatoglossus.
C)  styloglossus.
D)  hypoglossus.
E)  genioglossus.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The most laterally placed of the three erector spinae components,the ___________ group,is composed of three parts: cervical,thoracic,and lumbar.

Accepted Answer

A)  longissimus
B)  spinalis
C)  iliocostalisD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 5

When a person blinks she is using her

Accepted Answer

A)  occipitofrontalis muscle.
B)  orbicularis oris.
C)  procerus.
D)  orbicularis oculi.
E)  depressor labii inferioris.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D) D

Question 6

What is the diamond-shaped region between the lower appendages called?

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A)  The periosteum
B)  The pedundal triangle
C)  The perineum
D)  The posterior diaphragm
E)  The coccygeal triangleF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

The superficial layer of the urogenital triangle contains three muscles.Select the exception.

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A)  Puborectalis
B)  Bulbospongiosus
C)  Ischiocavernosus
D)  Superficial transverse perinealE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

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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A)  10
B)  20
C)  50
D)  70
E)  80F) B) and E)
G) C) and D) C

Question 9

The erector spinae muscles collectively are used to maintain posture and to stand erect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the act of defecation the coccyx is deflected posteriorly.What muscle is responsible for pulling the coccyx anteriorly after defecation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliococcygeus
B)  External anal sphincter
C)  Coccygeus
D)  Pubococcygeus
E)  PuborectalisF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

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) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the abdominal muscles is responsible for taking in a breath?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

What are tendinous intersections?

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A)  Round tendonlike structures attaching muscle to bone
B)  Fibrous,perpendicular insertions between successive sheets or blocks of muscle
C)  Flat sheets of connective tissue used for muscle insertion
D)  Thin layers of muscle used to attach two other muscles together
E)  Narrow,vertical,fibrous strips used to attach muscle sheaths of the left and right rectus abdominisF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

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) A) and D)

Question 15

All of the "rectus" extrinsic eye muscles attach to which two features? 
A: Bones of the orbit
B: Dura mater of the CNS
C: Sclera of the eye
D: Central tendinous ring
E: Common tendinous ring

Accepted Answer

A)  a and e
B)  c and d
C)  a and c
D)  b and d
E)  c and eF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Your favorite niece just gave you a kiss.What muscle did she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orbicularis oris
B)  Orbicularis oculi
C)  Depressor labii inferioris
D)  Depressor anguli oris
E)  ProcerusF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

This muscle has its inferior attachment on the manubrium and sternal end of the clavicle,and its superior attachment on the mastoid process.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The diaphragm is a muscle that aids in

Accepted Answer

A)  respiration.
B)  urination.
C)  defecation.
D)  childbirth.
E)  All of these choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which muscles help us in the initial breakdown of food?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrinsic eye muscles
B)  Muscles of mastication
C)  Muscles that move the tongue
D)  Muscles of facial expression
E)  Muscles of the pharynxF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

You just ran over a skunk on your way to class.The odor was overwhelming and in response you wrinkled your nose in disgust.You have just used your

Accepted Answer

A)  nasalis muscle.
B)  procerus muscle.
C)  depressor anguli oris.
D)  frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle.
E)  occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 11: Axial Muscles

As the diaphragm contracts,the vertical dimensions of the thoracic cavity are decreased.

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The most important muscle associated with breathing is the

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The muscle responsible for sticking out the tongue is the

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The most laterally placed of the three erector spinae components,the ___________ group,is composed of three parts: cervical,thoracic,and lumbar.

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When a person blinks she is using her

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What is the diamond-shaped region between the lower appendages called?

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The superficial layer of the urogenital triangle contains three muscles.Select the exception.

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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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The erector spinae muscles collectively are used to maintain posture and to stand erect.

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During the act of defecation the coccyx is deflected posteriorly.What muscle is responsible for pulling the coccyx anteriorly after defecation?

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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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Which of the abdominal muscles is responsible for taking in a breath?

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What are tendinous intersections?

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

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All of the "rectus" extrinsic eye muscles attach to which two features? A: Bones of the orbit B: Dura mater of the CNS C: Sclera of the eye D: Central tendinous ring E: Common tendinous ring

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Your favorite niece just gave you a kiss.What muscle did she use?

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This muscle has its inferior attachment on the manubrium and sternal end of the clavicle,and its superior attachment on the mastoid process.

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The diaphragm is a muscle that aids in

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Which muscles help us in the initial breakdown of food?

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You just ran over a skunk on your way to class.The odor was overwhelming and in response you wrinkled your nose in disgust.You have just used your

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