Question 1

The rhomboid muscle is named for its

Accepted Answer

A)  size. 
B)  origin. 
C)  fiber orientation. 
D)  shape. 
E)  action. 
A)  size. 
B)  origin. 
C)  fiber orientation. 
D)  shape. 
E)  action. D

Question 2

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasalis 
B)  Procerus 
C)  Epicranius 
D)  Orbicularis oculi 
E)  Platysma 
A)  Nasalis 
B)  Procerus 
C)  Epicranius 
D)  Orbicularis oculi 
E)  Platysma E

Question 3

Both the forearm and the lower leg have anterior and posterior compartments. Compare and contrast the functions of muscles in each of these four compartments and name one muscle contained within each.

Accepted Answer

The anterior compartment of the forearm generally flexes the wrist and fingers, whereas the anterior compartment of the leg dorsiflexes the ankle and extends the toes. The posterior compartment of the forearm extends wrist and fingers, whereas the posterior compartment of the leg plantarflexes the ankle and flexes the toes.

Question 4

Of the muscles listed, the only one that inserts on the hyoid bone is the

Accepted Answer

A)  hyoglossus. 
B)  palatoglossus. 
C)  styloglossus. 
D)  lateral pterygoid. 
E)  genioglossus. 
A)  hyoglossus. 
B)  palatoglossus. 
C)  styloglossus. 
D)  lateral pterygoid. 
E)  genioglossus.

Question 5

The rectus abdominis is classified as a convergent muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which is the "kiss muscle" used for puckering the lips?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orbicularis oris 
B)  Orbicularis oculi 
C)  Depressor labii inferioris 
D)  Depressor anguli oris 
E)  Procerus 
A)  Orbicularis oris 
B)  Orbicularis oculi 
C)  Depressor labii inferioris 
D)  Depressor anguli oris 
E)  Procerus

Question 7

The internal oblique and external oblique muscles both insert on the linea alba.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 4 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zygomaticus major 
B)  Risorius 
C)  Masseter 
D)  Buccinator 
E)  Orbicularis oris 
A)  Zygomaticus major 
B)  Risorius 
C)  Masseter 
D)  Buccinator 
E)  Orbicularis oris

Question 9

Of the following, the muscle or group that does not have its proximal attachment on the calcaneus is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

What muscle is known as the "swimmer's muscle"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deltoid 
B)  Latissimus dorsi 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Coracobrachialis 
E)  Triceps brachii 
A)  Deltoid 
B)  Latissimus dorsi 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Coracobrachialis 
E)  Triceps brachii

Question 11

When the left and right splenius capitis contract together, the resulting movement is

Accepted Answer

A)  wrinkling of the brow. 
B)  flexion of the neck. 
C)  elevation of the larynx. 
D)  extension of the neck. 
E)  pulling of the scalp anteriorly. 
A)  wrinkling of the brow. 
B)  flexion of the neck. 
C)  elevation of the larynx. 
D)  extension of the neck. 
E)  pulling of the scalp anteriorly.

Question 12

If the right sternocleidomastoid contracts unilaterally, the resulting movement will be

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A)  lateral flexion of the head to the right and rotation of the head to the left. 
B)  lateral flexion of the head to the left and rotation of the head to the right. 
C)  lateral extension of the head to the right and rotation of the head to the left. 
D)  lateral extension of the head to the left and rotation of the head to the right. 
A)  lateral flexion of the head to the right and rotation of the head to the left. 
B)  lateral flexion of the head to the left and rotation of the head to the right. 
C)  lateral extension of the head to the right and rotation of the head to the left. 
D)  lateral extension of the head to the left and rotation of the head to the right.

Question 13

What are tendinous intersections?

Accepted Answer

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 abdominis 
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 abdominis

Question 14

There are three gluteal muscles. Select the one that is correctly matched with its primary action.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gluteus medius: abducts the thigh 
B)  Gluteus maximus: abducts the thigh 
C)  Gluteus minimus: rotates the thigh 
A)  Gluteus medius: abducts the thigh 
B)  Gluteus maximus: abducts the thigh 
C)  Gluteus minimus: rotates the thigh

Question 15

-This figure shows the muscles of respiration. What muscles are indicated by number 1?

Accepted Answer

A)  External intercostals 
B)  Internal intercostals 
C)  Scalenes 
D)  Diaphragm 
E)  Transversus thoracis 
A)  External intercostals 
B)  Internal intercostals 
C)  Scalenes 
D)  Diaphragm 
E)  Transversus thoracis

Question 16

If you were to remove the gastrocnemius muscle, you would expose the

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis posterior. 
B)  tibialis anterior. 
C)  soleus. 
D)  fibularis longus. 
E)  flexor digitorum longus. 
A)  tibialis posterior. 
B)  tibialis anterior. 
C)  soleus. 
D)  fibularis longus. 
E)  flexor digitorum longus.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following muscles attaches distally to the head of the fibula?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gluteus maximus 
B)  Tensor fasciae latae 
C)  Semimembranosus 
D)  Semitendinosus 
E)  Biceps femoris 
A)  Gluteus maximus 
B)  Tensor fasciae latae 
C)  Semimembranosus 
D)  Semitendinosus 
E)  Biceps femoris

Question 19

Which of the following muscles elevates and retracts (adducts) the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pectoralis minor 
B)  Rhomboid major 
C)  Subclavius 
D)  Serratus anterior 
E)  Scalenes 
A)  Pectoralis minor 
B)  Rhomboid major 
C)  Subclavius 
D)  Serratus anterior 
E)  Scalenes

Question 20

Muscles of the vertebral column are simple, having only one inferior attachment and one superior attachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles

The rhomboid muscle is named for its

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

Both the forearm and the lower leg have anterior and posterior compartments. Compare and contrast the functions of muscles in each of these four compartments and name one muscle contained within each.

Of the muscles listed, the only one that inserts on the hyoid bone is the

The rectus abdominis is classified as a convergent muscle.

Which is the "kiss muscle" used for puckering the lips?

The internal oblique and external oblique muscles both insert on the linea alba.

-This figure shows the muscles of facial expression. What muscle does number 4 indicate?

Of the following, the muscle or group that does not have its proximal attachment on the calcaneus is the

What muscle is known as the "swimmer's muscle"?

When the left and right splenius capitis contract together, the resulting movement is

If the right sternocleidomastoid contracts unilaterally, the resulting movement will be

What are tendinous intersections?

There are three gluteal muscles. Select the one that is correctly matched with its primary action.

-This figure shows the muscles of respiration. What muscles are indicated by number 1?

If you were to remove the gastrocnemius muscle, you would expose the

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

Which of the following muscles attaches distally to the head of the fibula?

Which of the following muscles elevates and retracts (adducts) the scapula?

Muscles of the vertebral column are simple, having only one inferior attachment and one superior attachment.

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