Question 1

Which are the attachments of the posterior scalene?

Accepted Answer

A) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the second rib 
B) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the third rib 
C) spinous processes of the cervical spine to the first rib 
D) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the first rib 
A) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the second rib 
B) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the third rib 
C) spinous processes of the cervical spine to the first rib 
D) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the first rib

Question 2

Which are the attachments of the spinalis?

Accepted Answer

A) sacrum,iliac crest,and transverse processes of L1-L5 and T1-T5 and the articular processes of C5-C7 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone,ribs four through twelve,and the transverse processes of T1-T12 and C2-C6 
B) sacrum,iliac crest and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve 
C) transverse processes of C7-T10 and the articular processes of C4-C6 to the spinous processes of C2-T4 and the occipital bone 
D) spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2 
A) sacrum,iliac crest,and transverse processes of L1-L5 and T1-T5 and the articular processes of C5-C7 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone,ribs four through twelve,and the transverse processes of T1-T12 and C2-C6 
B) sacrum,iliac crest and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve 
C) transverse processes of C7-T10 and the articular processes of C4-C6 to the spinous processes of C2-T4 and the occipital bone 
D) spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2

Question 3

Which is an action of the rectus capitis lateralis?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) lateral flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
A) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) lateral flexion of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint

Question 4

Which are the attachments of the longus capitis?

Accepted Answer

A) C3-T3 vertebrae to the C1-C6 vertebrae 
B) axis (C2)to the occiput 
C) atlas (C1)to the occiput 
D) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the occiput 
A) C3-T3 vertebrae to the C1-C6 vertebrae 
B) axis (C2)to the occiput 
C) atlas (C1)to the occiput 
D) transverse processes of the cervical spine to the occiput

Question 5

What provides innervation for the transversospinalis group?

Accepted Answer

A) trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) spinal nerves 
D) intercostal nerves 
A) trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) spinal nerves 
D) intercostal nerves

Question 6

Which are the attachments of the longissimus?

Accepted Answer

A) sacrum,iliac crest,and transverse processes of L1-L5 and T1-T5 and the articular processes of C5-C7 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone,ribs four through twelve,and the transverse processes of T1-T12 and C2-C6 
B) sacrum,iliac crest,and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve 
C) transverse processes of C7-T10 and the articular processes of C4-C6 to the spinous processes of C2-T4 and the occipital bone 
D) spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2 
A) sacrum,iliac crest,and transverse processes of L1-L5 and T1-T5 and the articular processes of C5-C7 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone,ribs four through twelve,and the transverse processes of T1-T12 and C2-C6 
B) sacrum,iliac crest,and ribs three through twelve to the transverse processes of C4-C7 and ribs one through twelve 
C) transverse processes of C7-T10 and the articular processes of C4-C6 to the spinous processes of C2-T4 and the occipital bone 
D) spinous processes of T11-L2 and C7,and the nuchal ligament to the spinous processes of T5-T12 and C2

Question 7

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what action of the neck at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion 
B) extension 
C) right lateral flexion 
D) left lateral flexion 
A) flexion 
B) extension 
C) right lateral flexion 
D) left lateral flexion

Question 8

Which are the attachments of the splenius capitis?

Accepted Answer

A) spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3 
B) nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T4 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone 
C) occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula 
D) nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone 
A) spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3 
B) nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T4 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone 
C) occiput,nuchal ligament,and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the lateral clavicle,acromion process,and spine of the scapula 
D) nuchal ligament and spinous processes of C7-T12 to the mastoid process of the temporal bone and the occipital bone

Question 9

Which is an eccentric function of the psoas minor?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the thigh at the hip joint

Question 10

What provides innervation for the erector spinae group?

Accepted Answer

A) facial nerve (CN VII) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) intercostal nerves 
D) spinal nerves 
A) facial nerve (CN VII) 
B) brachial plexus 
C) intercostal nerves 
D) spinal nerves

Question 11

What provides innervation for the intertransversarii?

Accepted Answer

A) trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
B) intercostal nerves 
C) lumbar plexus 
D) spinal nerves 
A) trigeminal nerve (CN V) 
B) intercostal nerves 
C) lumbar plexus 
D) spinal nerves

Question 12

Which is an eccentric function of the transversus abdominis?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows expansion of the abdominal contents 
B) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows compression of the abdominal contents 
D) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows expansion of the abdominal contents 
B) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows compression of the abdominal contents 
D) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 13

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows lateral flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 14

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
B) restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
B) restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 15

Which are the attachments of the external abdominal oblique?

Accepted Answer

A) pubis to the xiphoid process and the cartilage of ribs five through seven 
B) anterior iliac crest,pubic bone,and abdominal aponeurosis to the lower eight ribs (ribs five through twelve) 
C) inguinal ligament,iliac crest,and thoracolumbar fascia to the lower three ribs (ribs ten through twelve)and the abdominal aponeurosis 
D) inguinal ligament,iliac crest,thoracolumbar fascia,and lower costal cartilages to the abdominal aponeurosis 
A) pubis to the xiphoid process and the cartilage of ribs five through seven 
B) anterior iliac crest,pubic bone,and abdominal aponeurosis to the lower eight ribs (ribs five through twelve) 
C) inguinal ligament,iliac crest,and thoracolumbar fascia to the lower three ribs (ribs ten through twelve)and the abdominal aponeurosis 
D) inguinal ligament,iliac crest,thoracolumbar fascia,and lower costal cartilages to the abdominal aponeurosis

Question 16

If a muscle crosses the atlanto-occipital joint posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion 
B) restrains/slows extension 
C) restrains/slows right lateral flexion 
D) restrains/slows left lateral flexion 
A) restrains/slows flexion 
B) restrains/slows extension 
C) restrains/slows right lateral flexion 
D) restrains/slows left lateral flexion

Question 17

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows left lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows left lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 18

Which is (are)an eccentric function of the rectus capitis anterior of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation 
B) restrains/slows extension 
C) restrains/slows flexion 
D) all of the above 
A) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation 
B) restrains/slows extension 
C) restrains/slows flexion 
D) all of the above

Question 19

Which is an action of the transversus abdominis?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) compression of the abdominal contents 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) compression of the abdominal contents 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 20

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) extension and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints 
C) flexion and extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints 
D) extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints and extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
A) flexion and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints 
B) extension and lateral flexion of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints 
C) flexion and extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints 
D) extension of the trunk and neck and head at the spinal joints and extension of the thigh at the hip joint

Which are the attachments of the posterior scalene?

Which are the attachments of the spinalis?

Which is an action of the rectus capitis lateralis?

Which are the attachments of the longus capitis?

What provides innervation for the transversospinalis group?

Which are the attachments of the longissimus?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what action of the neck at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

Which are the attachments of the splenius capitis?

Which is an eccentric function of the psoas minor?

What provides innervation for the erector spinae group?

What provides innervation for the intertransversarii?

Which is an eccentric function of the transversus abdominis?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

Which are the attachments of the external abdominal oblique?

If a muscle crosses the atlanto-occipital joint posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint will it most likely have?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is (are)an eccentric function of the rectus capitis anterior of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint?

Which is an action of the transversus abdominis?

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

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The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

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Exam 10: Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Which are the attachments of the posterior scalene?

Which are the attachments of the spinalis?

Which is an action of the rectus capitis lateralis?

Which are the attachments of the longus capitis?

What provides innervation for the transversospinalis group?

Which are the attachments of the longissimus?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what action of the neck at the spinal joints will it most likely have?

Which are the attachments of the splenius capitis?

Which is an eccentric function of the psoas minor?

What provides innervation for the erector spinae group?

What provides innervation for the intertransversarii?

Which is an eccentric function of the transversus abdominis?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the trunk anteriorly with a vertical direction to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an eccentric function of the transversospinalis group?

Which are the attachments of the external abdominal oblique?

If a muscle crosses the atlanto-occipital joint posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint will it most likely have?

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck posteriorly with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is (are)an eccentric function of the rectus capitis anterior of the head at the atlanto-occipital joint?

Which is an action of the transversus abdominis?

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

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