Question 1

What nerve innervates the obliquus capitis superior?

Accepted Answer

A) axillary 
B) thoracodorsal 
C) C2 
D) suboccipital 
A) axillary 
B) thoracodorsal 
C) C2 
D) suboccipital

Question 2

Which suboccipital muscle has an attachment directly into the dura mater?

Accepted Answer

A) obliquus capitis superior 
B) obliquus capitis inferior 
C) rectus capitis posterior major 
D) rectus capitis posterior minor 
A) obliquus capitis superior 
B) obliquus capitis inferior 
C) rectus capitis posterior major 
D) rectus capitis posterior minor

Question 3

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
A) extension of the thigh at the hip joint 
B) contralateral rotation of the trunk and neck at the spinal joints 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 4

Which is (are)an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the lower neck at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the upper neck and head at the spinal joints 
C) ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
D) depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) extension of the lower neck at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the upper neck and head at the spinal joints 
C) ipsilateral rotation of the neck and head at the spinal joints 
D) depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 5

Which is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Accepted Answer

A) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
B) ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
A) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
B) ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) extension of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 6

Which is an action of the splenius capitis?

Accepted Answer

A) depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints 
A) depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) abduction of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 7

Which is an action of the multifidus?

Accepted Answer

A) ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints 
A) ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
B) flexion of the thigh at the hip joint 
C) posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
D) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints

Question 8

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis anterior?

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 9

What are the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall?

Accepted Answer

A) external intercostals,internal intercostals,and transversus thoracis 
B) external abdominal oblique,internal abdominal oblique,transversus abdominis,and rectus abdominis 
C) pectoralis major,pectoralis minor,external abdominal oblique,and internal abdominal oblique 
D) rectus abdominis,transversus abdominis,external intercostals,and internal intercostals 
A) external intercostals,internal intercostals,and transversus thoracis 
B) external abdominal oblique,internal abdominal oblique,transversus abdominis,and rectus abdominis 
C) pectoralis major,pectoralis minor,external abdominal oblique,and internal abdominal oblique 
D) rectus abdominis,transversus abdominis,external intercostals,and internal intercostals

Question 10

What provides innervation for the rectus abdominis?

Accepted Answer

A) sciatic nerve 
B) femoral nerve 
C) sacral plexus 
D) intercostal nerves 
A) sciatic nerve 
B) femoral nerve 
C) sacral plexus 
D) intercostal nerves

Question 11

The fibers of which muscle(s)point exactly 90 degrees (perpendicular)to the fibers of the right external abdominal oblique?

Accepted Answer

A) left internal abdominal oblique 
B) left transversus abdominis 
C) right external intercostals 
D) right internal abdominal oblique 
A) left internal abdominal oblique 
B) left transversus abdominis 
C) right external intercostals 
D) right internal abdominal oblique

Question 12

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which are the attachments of the longus colli?

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 14

Which muscles are known as the "golf tee" muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) right and left trapezius muscles 
B) right and left splenius capitis muscles 
C) right and left levator scapulae muscles 
D) right and left rhomboid muscles 
A) right and left trapezius muscles 
B) right and left splenius capitis muscles 
C) right and left levator scapulae muscles 
D) right and left rhomboid muscles

Question 15

Which is an action of the psoas minor?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

If a muscle crosses the spinal joints of the neck laterally on the left side with a vertical orientation to its fibers,what eccentric function of the neck at the spinal joints 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

Which are the attachments of the erector spinae group?

Accepted Answer

A) thigh to the spine,rib cage,and head 
B) pelvis to the spine and rib cage 
C) pelvis to the spine,rib cage,and head 
D) inferior trunk to the neck and head 
A) thigh to the spine,rib cage,and head 
B) pelvis to the spine and rib cage 
C) pelvis to the spine,rib cage,and head 
D) inferior trunk to the neck and head

Question 18

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints and anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
B) extension and contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) extension and ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints and posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
A) flexion of the trunk at the spinal joints and anterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint 
B) extension and contralateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
C) extension and ipsilateral rotation of the trunk at the spinal joints 
D) extension of the trunk at the spinal joints and posterior tilt of the pelvis at the lumbosacral joint

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
C) lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 20

What muscle is sometimes known as the "corset" muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) transversus thoracis 
B) transversus abdominis 
C) external abdominal oblique 
D) quadratus lumborum 
A) transversus thoracis 
B) transversus abdominis 
C) external abdominal oblique 
D) quadratus lumborum

What nerve innervates the obliquus capitis superior?

Which suboccipital muscle has an attachment directly into the dura mater?

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

Which is (are)an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Which is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Which is an action of the splenius capitis?

Which is an action of the multifidus?

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis anterior?

What are the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall?

What provides innervation for the rectus abdominis?

The fibers of which muscle(s)point exactly 90 degrees (perpendicular)to the fibers of the right external abdominal oblique?

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

Which are the attachments of the longus colli?

Which muscles are known as the "golf tee" muscles?

Which is an action of the psoas minor?

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

Which are the attachments of the erector spinae group?

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

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

What muscle is sometimes known as the "corset" muscle?

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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

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Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

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Exam 10: Muscles of the Spinal Joints

What nerve innervates the obliquus capitis superior?

Which suboccipital muscle has an attachment directly into the dura mater?

Which is an action of the erector spinae group?

Which is (are)an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Which is an action of the sternocleidomastoid?

Which is an action of the splenius capitis?

Which is an action of the multifidus?

Which are the attachments of the rectus capitis anterior?

What are the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall?

What provides innervation for the rectus abdominis?

The fibers of which muscle(s)point exactly 90 degrees (perpendicular)to the fibers of the right external abdominal oblique?

Which is an action of the transversospinalis group?

Which are the attachments of the longus colli?

Which muscles are known as the "golf tee" muscles?

Which is an action of the psoas minor?

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

Which are the attachments of the erector spinae group?

Which are actions of the erector spinae group?

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

What muscle is sometimes known as the "corset" muscle?

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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