Exam 11: B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

Match each body location with its corresponding muscle. -biceps brachii

Match each term with its corresponding description. -muscles that contract at the same time as the prime mover,producing a more effective movement

Muscles located on the lower leg move the:

The most common type of lever in the body is a _____-class level.

Which of the following muscle(s)function(s)to protect the abdominal viscera?

The rectus abdominal muscle is an example of a _____ muscle.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -coarse connective tissue that covers the entire muscle

The muscle that allows the thumb to be drawn across the palm to touch the tip of any finger is the:

The posterior arm muscle that extends the forearm is the:

The flexor muscles that move the fingers are mostly located on the:

The muscle that raises or lowers the shoulders or shrugs them is the:

What is the "optimum angle of pull"?

Match each body location with its corresponding muscle. -gluteus maximus

Match each feature with the muscles named by that feature. -triceps

A nurse is preparing an injection for Amy.The amount of medication to be injected is 2 ml.What area of Amy's body will the nurse most likely select for this injection and why?

Match each muscle with the corresponding description of its action. -flex(es)the head (prayer muscle)

Match each feature with the muscles named by that feature. -deltoid

Match each term with its corresponding description. -broad,flat sheet of tendon-like connective tissue

Explain how,during sleep,the muscles of the throat relax and can allow the muscles to partially close the airway,causing sleep apnea.

Match each term with its corresponding description. -muscles that play the major role in accomplishing a particular movement