Exam 11: Muscles of the Body

Which forearm muscle is absent in about 30% of individuals?

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the masseter.

The agonist for jaw closure is the

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the pectoralis major.

The biceps brachii has this fascicle arrangement, which maximizes the range of motion possible.

Based on their embryonic origin, which set of muscles is most closely related?

All three types of lever systems by which skeletal muscle operate provide a mechanical advantage.

Which blood vessel lies deep to the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Which muscle inserts on the lesser tubercle of the humerus?

The prime mover is also known as the antagonist.

The mechanics of the musculoskeletal system are that muscle contraction provides the effort, joints are the levers, and the bones are the fulcrums.

The elbow joint is an example of a fulcrum as the biceps brachii flexes the forearm.

To which three bones does the sternocleidomastoid muscle attach?

Another name for the pharyngeal arch muscles is ________.

Which type of fascicle arrangement shortens the least?

Which set correctly matches the function of the designated muscle compartment?

The muscles in the ________ compartment of the thigh are innervated by the femoral nerve.

Pain associated with the anatomical snuffbox may indicate

A muscle that originates on the medial epicondyle of the humerus is the

The prime movers of jaw closure and biting are the