Question 1

In cats, the trapezius group of muscles is composed of three distinct muscles. How many muscle(s) make up the trapezius in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  three 
A)  four 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  three B

Question 2

Which muscle is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  sartorius-originates on the ischium and pubic symphysis and inserts on the medial surface of the tibia 
B)  gluteus medius-originates on the ilium and the transverse processes of the last sacral and first caudal vertebrae and inserts on the femur 
C)  pectineus-originates on the crest of the ilium and inserts into the fascia lata 
D)  gracilis-originates on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the tibia 
A)  sartorius-originates on the ischium and pubic symphysis and inserts on the medial surface of the tibia 
B)  gluteus medius-originates on the ilium and the transverse processes of the last sacral and first caudal vertebrae and inserts on the femur 
C)  pectineus-originates on the crest of the ilium and inserts into the fascia lata 
D)  gracilis-originates on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the tibia B

Question 3

Cats have all of the same muscles as humans, and therefore they are an ideal specimen to study.

Accepted Answer

A)  True 
B)  False 
A)  True 
B)  False B

Question 4

Identify the serratus ventralis in the following image.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 5

Identify the serratus dorsalis in the following image.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D

Question 6

How should the skin be separated from the underlying fascia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the pointed end of a pair of scissors to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues. 
B)  Use your fingers or a blunt probe to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues. 
C)  Use the scalpel to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues. 
A)  Use the pointed end of a pair of scissors to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues. 
B)  Use your fingers or a blunt probe to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues. 
C)  Use the scalpel to separate the skin from the underlying muscle and connective tissues.

Question 7

Which muscle is located on the ventrolateral surface of the humerus and functions to flex the forelimb?

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps brachii 
B)  triceps brachii 
C)  brachialis 
D)  brachioradialis 
A)  biceps brachii 
B)  triceps brachii 
C)  brachialis 
D)  brachioradialis

Question 8

How many points of origin does the triceps brachii have?

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  three 
C)  one 
D)  two 
A)  four 
B)  three 
C)  one 
D)  two

Question 9

Which of the following muscles is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior-originates on the fibula and inserts on the calcaneus 
B)  fibularis longus-originates on the tibial tuberosity and inserts on each of the five digits 
C)  fibularis brevis-originates on the fibula and inserts on the base of the fifth metatarsal 
D)  gastrocnemius-originates on the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal 
E)  extensor digitorum longus-originates on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and inserts on each of the five digits 
A)  tibialis anterior-originates on the fibula and inserts on the calcaneus 
B)  fibularis longus-originates on the tibial tuberosity and inserts on each of the five digits 
C)  fibularis brevis-originates on the fibula and inserts on the base of the fifth metatarsal 
D)  gastrocnemius-originates on the proximal ends of the tibia and fibula and inserts on the first metatarsal 
E)  extensor digitorum longus-originates on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and inserts on each of the five digits

Question 10

Which muscle is located at the axillary border of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  infraspinatus 
B)  supraspinatus 
C)  teres major 
D)  splenius 
E)  rhomboideus major 
A)  infraspinatus 
B)  supraspinatus 
C)  teres major 
D)  splenius 
E)  rhomboideus major

Question 11

Which muscle lies deep to the gastrocnemius?

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior 
B)  extensor digitorum longus 
C)  fibularis longus 
D)  soleus 
A)  tibialis anterior 
B)  extensor digitorum longus 
C)  fibularis longus 
D)  soleus

Question 12

Which term refers to the ventral surface of a four-legged animal?

Accepted Answer

A)  caudal 
B)  cephalic 
C)  inferior 
D)  superior 
A)  caudal 
B)  cephalic 
C)  inferior 
D)  superior

Question 13

Which of the following muscles is NOT a component of the quadriceps femoris?

Accepted Answer

A)  vastus lateralis 
B)  vastus medialis 
C)  vastus intermedius 
D)  tectus femoris 
E)  biceps femoris 
A)  vastus lateralis 
B)  vastus medialis 
C)  vastus intermedius 
D)  tectus femoris 
E)  biceps femoris

Question 14

Which muscle of the rhomboideus group is NOT found in humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  rhomboideus major 
B)  rhomboideus capitus 
C)  rhomboideus minor 
A)  rhomboideus major 
B)  rhomboideus capitus 
C)  rhomboideus minor

Question 15

Which of these muscles is the most superficial and lateral muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse abdominis 
B)  external oblique 
C)  internal oblique 
D)  rectus abdominis 
A)  transverse abdominis 
B)  external oblique 
C)  internal oblique 
D)  rectus abdominis

Question 16

To begin dissecting the cat, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray.

Accepted Answer

A)  cephalic 
B)  ventral 
C)  dorsal 
D)  caudal 
A)  cephalic 
B)  ventral 
C)  dorsal 
D)  caudal

Question 17

Which term refers to the tail end of a four-legged animal?

Accepted Answer

A)  caudal 
B)  inferior 
C)  cephalic 
D)  superior 
A)  caudal 
B)  inferior 
C)  cephalic 
D)  superior

Question 18

The biceps brachii functions as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a flexor of the digits 
B)  a flexor of the forelimb 
C)  an extensor of the forelimb 
D)  an extensor of the carpal joints 
A)  a flexor of the digits 
B)  a flexor of the forelimb 
C)  an extensor of the forelimb 
D)  an extensor of the carpal joints

Question 19

Which statement regarding the storage of your cat is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cat should be stored in a sealed bag with exposed muscles covered with paper towels that have been dampened with fixative. 
B)  The cat should be stored on the dissecting pan without any coverings. 
C)  The cat should be stored in a sealed bag covered in distilled water. 
D)  The cat should be dried and then stored in a sealed bag. 
A)  The cat should be stored in a sealed bag with exposed muscles covered with paper towels that have been dampened with fixative. 
B)  The cat should be stored on the dissecting pan without any coverings. 
C)  The cat should be stored in a sealed bag covered in distilled water. 
D)  The cat should be dried and then stored in a sealed bag.

Question 20

Which group of muscles comprises the shoulder muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  trapezius group 
B)  rhomboideus group 
C)  deltoid group 
D)  pectoralis group 
A)  trapezius group 
B)  rhomboideus group 
C)  deltoid group 
D)  pectoralis group

Exam 57: Cat Muscular System

In cats, the trapezius group of muscles is composed of three distinct muscles. How many muscle(s) make up the trapezius in humans?

Which muscle is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

Cats have all of the same muscles as humans, and therefore they are an ideal specimen to study.

Identify the serratus ventralis in the following image.

Identify the serratus dorsalis in the following image.

How should the skin be separated from the underlying fascia?

Which muscle is located on the ventrolateral surface of the humerus and functions to flex the forelimb?

How many points of origin does the triceps brachii have?

Which of the following muscles is correctly matched to its origin and insertion?

Which muscle is located at the axillary border of the scapula?

Which muscle lies deep to the gastrocnemius?

Which term refers to the ventral surface of a four-legged animal?

Which of the following muscles is NOT a component of the quadriceps femoris?

Which muscle of the rhomboideus group is NOT found in humans?

Which of these muscles is the most superficial and lateral muscle?

To begin dissecting the cat, place it ________ side down on the dissecting tray.

Which term refers to the tail end of a four-legged animal?

The biceps brachii functions as ________.

Which statement regarding the storage of your cat is most correct?

Which group of muscles comprises the shoulder muscles?

Laboratory Safety

Introduction to the Human Body

Organ Systems Overview

Use of the Microscope

Anatomy of the Cell and Cell Division

Movement Across Plasma Membranes

Epithelial Tissue

Connective Tissue

Muscle Tissue

Neural Tissue

Integumentary System

Body Membranes

Organization of the Skeletal System

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Organization of Skeletal Muscles

Muscles of the Head and Neck

Muscles of the Vertebral Column, Abdomen, and Pelvis

Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

Muscles of the Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

Muscle Physiology

Organization of the Nervous System

Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Reflexes

Anatomy of the Brain

Autonomic Nervous System

General Senses

Special Senses

Anatomy of the Eye

Physiology of the Eye

Anatomy of the Ear

Physiology of the Ear

Endocrine System

Blood

Anatomy of the Heart

Anatomy of the Systemic Circulation

Cardiovascular Physiology

Lymphatic System

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

Physiology of the Respiratory System

Anatomy of the Digestive System

Digestive Physiology

Anatomy of the Urinary System

Physiology of the Urinary System

Anatomy of the Reproductive System

Development

Surface Anatomy

Pig Muscular System

Pig Nervous System

Pig Endocrine System

Pig Circulatory System

Pig Lymphatic System

Pig Respiratory System

Pig Digestive System

Pig Urinary System

Pig Reproductive System

Cat Nervous System

Cat Endocrine System

Cat Circulatory System