Question 1

Match each muscle with the corresponding description of its action.
-close(s)the eye

Accepted Answer

A) Buccinator 
B) Corrugator supercilii 
C) Epicranius 
D) Orbicularis oculi 
E) Pterygoid
F)Sternocleidomastoid 
A) Buccinator 
B) Corrugator supercilii 
C) Epicranius 
D) Orbicularis oculi 
E) Pterygoid
F)Sternocleidomastoid D

Question 2

Imagine that a new,unnamed muscle has been discovered.It inserts into the posterior aspect of the tibia and originates from two points in the center of the femur.Its fibers run parallel to the femur.Give a name to the muscle,and explain its function.

Accepted Answer

The new muscle could be named the "Femurotibialis" muscle. Its function could be to assist in knee flexion and extension, as well as providing stability to the knee joint. Its parallel fibers running from the femur to the tibia would allow for efficient transfer of force and movement between the two bones, aiding in activities such as walking, running, and jumping. Additionally, the muscle could also play a role in stabilizing the knee during weight-bearing activities. Further research and study would be needed to fully understand the function and potential role of this newly discovered muscle.

Question 3

A muscle that assists with mastication is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  orbicularis oris. 
B)  buccinator. 
C)  platysma. 
D)  masseter. 
A)  orbicularis oris. 
B)  buccinator. 
C)  platysma. 
D)  masseter. D

Question 4

Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sartorius 
B)  Peroneus longus 
C)  Tibialis anterior 
D)  Soleus 
A)  Sartorius 
B)  Peroneus longus 
C)  Tibialis anterior 
D)  Soleus

Question 5

Which of the following is not a group of pennate muscles

Accepted Answer

A)  Bipennate 
B)  Tripennate 
C)  Multipennate 
D)  All of the above are groups of pennate muscles. 
A)  Bipennate 
B)  Tripennate 
C)  Multipennate 
D)  All of the above are groups of pennate muscles.

Question 6

Match each body location with its corresponding muscle.
-sternocleidomastoid

Accepted Answer

A) Neck 
B) Back 
C) Chest 
D) Abdominal wall 
E) Shoulder
F)Arm
G)Forearm
H)Buttocks
I)Thigh
J)Leg 
A) Neck 
B) Back 
C) Chest 
D) Abdominal wall 
E) Shoulder
F)Arm
G)Forearm
H)Buttocks
I)Thigh
J)Leg

Question 7

Purposeful movement is determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the relationship of muscles to joints. 
B)  how muscles are attached to the skeleton. 
C)  the manner in which muscles are grouped. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the relationship of muscles to joints. 
B)  how muscles are attached to the skeleton. 
C)  the manner in which muscles are grouped. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Another name for a sphincter muscle is a _____ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  spiral 
B)  circular 
C)  fusiform 
D)  convergent 
A)  spiral 
B)  circular 
C)  fusiform 
D)  convergent

Question 9

The muscle that extends and adducts the arm is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  deltoid. 
B)  latissimus dorsi. 
C)  trapezius. 
D)  pectoralis minor. 
A)  deltoid. 
B)  latissimus dorsi. 
C)  trapezius. 
D)  pectoralis minor.

Question 10

Which of the following muscles does not move the upper arm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pectoralis major 
B)  Latissimus dorsi 
C)  Deltoid 
D)  Trapezius 
A)  Pectoralis major 
B)  Latissimus dorsi 
C)  Deltoid 
D)  Trapezius

Question 11

Name four features that are used in the naming of muscles.Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

1. Location: Muscles are often named bas

Question 12

Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  ulna and humerus. 
B)  clavicle and scapula. 
C)  humerus. 
D)  ulna and radius. 
A)  ulna and humerus. 
B)  clavicle and scapula. 
C)  humerus. 
D)  ulna and radius.

Question 13

The action of the brachialis muscle is to _____ the forearm.

Accepted Answer

A)  flex 
B)  extend 
C)  pronate 
D)  supinate 
A)  flex 
B)  extend 
C)  pronate 
D)  supinate

Question 14

The origin of a muscle is on the femur,and the insertion is on the tibia.When it contracts,it bends the knee.Its fibers run parallel to the body.Which of the following terms might be part of its name?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus 
B)  Oblique 
C)  Femoris 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  Rectus 
B)  Oblique 
C)  Femoris 
D)  Both A and C

Question 15

Muscles that contract at the same time as the prime mover are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  synergists. 
B)  fixators. 
C)  antagonists. 
D)  both A and B. 
A)  synergists. 
B)  fixators. 
C)  antagonists. 
D)  both A and B.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a muscle of the quadriceps femoris group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rectus femoris 
B)  Biceps femoris 
C)  Vastus medialis 
D)  Vastus intermedius 
A)  Rectus femoris 
B)  Biceps femoris 
C)  Vastus medialis 
D)  Vastus intermedius

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding description.
-muscles that help maintain posture or balance during contraction of muscles acting on joints in the arms and legs

Accepted Answer

A) Antagonists 
B) Fixators 
C) Prime movers 
D) Synergists 
A) Antagonists 
B) Fixators 
C) Prime movers 
D) Synergists

Question 18

Define the terms insertion and origin,in relation to muscle movement.

Accepted Answer

In the context of muscle movement, the t

Question 19

Differentiate among the endomysium,perimysium,and epimysium.

Accepted Answer

The endomysium, perimysium, and epimysiu

Question 20

In pushing (pressing)a weight from shoulder height to above the head,which of the following muscles is least utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triceps brachii 
B)  Biceps brachii 
C)  Deltoid 
A)  Triceps brachii 
B)  Biceps brachii 
C)  Deltoid

Exam 11: B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

Match each muscle with the corresponding description of its action. -close(s)the eye

Imagine that a new,unnamed muscle has been discovered.It inserts into the posterior aspect of the tibia and originates from two points in the center of the femur.Its fibers run parallel to the femur.Give a name to the muscle,and explain its function.

A muscle that assists with mastication is the:

Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the foot?

Which of the following is not a group of pennate muscles

Match each body location with its corresponding muscle. -sternocleidomastoid

Purposeful movement is determined by:

Another name for a sphincter muscle is a _____ muscle.

The muscle that extends and adducts the arm is the:

Which of the following muscles does not move the upper arm?

Name four features that are used in the naming of muscles.Give an example of each.

Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the:

The action of the brachialis muscle is to _____ the forearm.

The origin of a muscle is on the femur,and the insertion is on the tibia.When it contracts,it bends the knee.Its fibers run parallel to the body.Which of the following terms might be part of its name?

Muscles that contract at the same time as the prime mover are called:

Which of the following is not a muscle of the quadriceps femoris group?

Match each term with its corresponding description. -muscles that help maintain posture or balance during contraction of muscles acting on joints in the arms and legs

Define the terms insertion and origin,in relation to muscle movement.

Differentiate among the endomysium,perimysium,and epimysium.

In pushing (pressing)a weight from shoulder height to above the head,which of the following muscles is least utilized?

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