Question 1

Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensor carpi radialis brevis 
B)  Adductor pollicis 
C)  Extensor pollicis longus 
D)  Extensor indicis 
E)  Abductor pollicis longus 
A)  Extensor carpi radialis brevis 
B)  Adductor pollicis 
C)  Extensor pollicis longus 
D)  Extensor indicis 
E)  Abductor pollicis longus

Question 2

A skateboarder falls and lands directly on his buttocks and lower back.He does not feel much pain and continues skating.After a couple of days he begins experiencing right hip pain and notices his right foot and leg are rotated to the right.A doctor diagnoses a muscle spasm.Which of the following muscles is most likely causing the leg and foot rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quadratus lumborum 
B)  Tibialis posterior 
C)  Piriformis 
D)  Adductor longus 
E)  Sacrospinalis 
A)  Quadratus lumborum 
B)  Tibialis posterior 
C)  Piriformis 
D)  Adductor longus 
E)  Sacrospinalis

Question 3

Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal intercostals 
B)  External intercostals 
C)  Diaphragm 
D)  Stylohyoid 
E)  Hyoglossus 
A)  Internal intercostals 
B)  External intercostals 
C)  Diaphragm 
D)  Stylohyoid 
E)  Hyoglossus

Question 5

The rectus femoris is an example of what muscle shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fusiform 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Triangular 
D)  Elongated 
E)  Pennate 
A)  Fusiform 
B)  Parallel 
C)  Triangular 
D)  Elongated 
E)  Pennate

Question 6

The triceps surae consists of three muscles in the lower limb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand. 
B)  It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb. 
C)  It directly inserts on all digits of the hand. 
D)  It directly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb. 
E)  It directly inserts on the index finger only. 
A)  It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand. 
B)  It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb. 
C)  It directly inserts on all digits of the hand. 
D)  It directly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb. 
E)  It directly inserts on the index finger only.

Question 8

An __________ muscle is contained within a region whereas an __________ muscle acts upon one region but has an attachment elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic;extrinsic 
B)  extrinsic;intrinsic 
C)  innate;extraneous 
D)  extraneous;innate 
A)  intrinsic;extrinsic 
B)  extrinsic;intrinsic 
C)  innate;extraneous 
D)  extraneous;innate

Question 9

The rectus abdominis is a __________ muscle,while the rectus femoris is a __________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  fusiform;parallel 
B)  parallel;bipennate 
C)  convergent;unipennate 
D)  bipennate;parallel 
E)  multipennate;convergent 
A)  fusiform;parallel 
B)  parallel;bipennate 
C)  convergent;unipennate 
D)  bipennate;parallel 
E)  multipennate;convergent

Question 10

Which term below best describes the deltoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fusiform 
B)  Intrinsic 
C)  Involuntary 
D)  Extrinsic 
E)  Parallel 
A)  Fusiform 
B)  Intrinsic 
C)  Involuntary 
D)  Extrinsic 
E)  Parallel

Question 11

You hear a loud noise behind you and look back over your left shoulder.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  This was a contralateral contraction of your right sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
B)  This was a contralateral contraction of your left sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
C)  This was an ipsilateral contraction of your right sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
D)  This was an ipsilateral contraction of your left sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
A)  This was a contralateral contraction of your right sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
B)  This was a contralateral contraction of your left sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
C)  This was an ipsilateral contraction of your right sternocleidomastoid muscle. 
D)  This was an ipsilateral contraction of your left sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Question 12

Some people suffer involuntary urination due to incompetence of what muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  External urethral sphincter 
B)  Bulbospongiosus 
C)  Compressor urethrae 
D)  Ischiocavernosus 
E)  Levator ani 
A)  External urethral sphincter 
B)  Bulbospongiosus 
C)  Compressor urethrae 
D)  Ischiocavernosus 
E)  Levator ani

Question 13

Which of the following correctly states the proximal and distal attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sternal manubrium and lateral one-third of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line 
B)  Sternal manubrium and medial half of clavicle;mastoid process and medial one-third of superior nuchal line 
C)  Sternal manubrium and medial one-third of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line 
D)  Sternal manubrium and lateral half of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral one-third of superior nuchal line 
E)  Mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line;sternal manubrium,medial one-third of clavicle 
A)  Sternal manubrium and lateral one-third of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line 
B)  Sternal manubrium and medial half of clavicle;mastoid process and medial one-third of superior nuchal line 
C)  Sternal manubrium and medial one-third of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line 
D)  Sternal manubrium and lateral half of clavicle;mastoid process and lateral one-third of superior nuchal line 
E)  Mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line;sternal manubrium,medial one-third of clavicle

Question 14

Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zygomaticus major 
B)  Digastric 
C)  Sternohyoid 
D)  Depressor anguli oris 
E)  Hyoglossus 
A)  Zygomaticus major 
B)  Digastric 
C)  Sternohyoid 
D)  Depressor anguli oris 
E)  Hyoglossus

Question 15

Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is innervated by the phrenic nerve. 
B)  It elevates the scapula if the scapula is fixed. 
C)  It rotates the scapula and depresses the apex of the shoulder. 
D)  It flexes the neck if the scapula is fixed. 
E)  It protracts the scapula if the humerus is fixed. 
A)  It is innervated by the phrenic nerve. 
B)  It elevates the scapula if the scapula is fixed. 
C)  It rotates the scapula and depresses the apex of the shoulder. 
D)  It flexes the neck if the scapula is fixed. 
E)  It protracts the scapula if the humerus is fixed.

Question 16

A point of convergence for several muscles of the lower face is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  retinaculum 
B)  aponeurotica 
C)  modiolus 
D)  nuchal line 
E)  galea 
A)  retinaculum 
B)  aponeurotica 
C)  modiolus 
D)  nuchal line 
E)  galea

Question 17

What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Tendinous intersections divide the __________ into segments that are externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

Accepted Answer

A)  vastus lateralis 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  rectus abdominis 
D)  quadriceps femoris 
E)  transverse abdominal 
A)  vastus lateralis 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  rectus abdominis 
D)  quadriceps femoris 
E)  transverse abdominal

Question 19

A sacral fracture affecting the S3 and S4 nerve roots would result in a person having difficulty with evacuation of the bowels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following muscles inserts on the head of the fibula?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensor digitorum longus 
B)  Tibialis anterior 
C)  Popliteus 
D)  Biceps femoris 
E)  Semitendinosus 
A)  Extensor digitorum longus 
B)  Tibialis anterior 
C)  Popliteus 
D)  Biceps femoris 
E)  Semitendinosus

Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

The rectus femoris is an example of what muscle shape?

The triceps surae consists of three muscles in the lower limb.

Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

An __________ muscle is contained within a region whereas an __________ muscle acts upon one region but has an attachment elsewhere.

The rectus abdominis is a __________ muscle,while the rectus femoris is a __________ muscle.

Which term below best describes the deltoid?

You hear a loud noise behind you and look back over your left shoulder.Which of the following is true?

Some people suffer involuntary urination due to incompetence of what muscle?

Which of the following correctly states the proximal and distal attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible)?

Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

A point of convergence for several muscles of the lower face is the __________.

What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

Tendinous intersections divide the __________ into segments that are externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

A sacral fracture affecting the S3 and S4 nerve roots would result in a person having difficulty with evacuation of the bowels.

Which of the following muscles inserts on the head of the fibula?

Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemistry of Life

Cellular Form and Function

Genetics of Cellular Function

Histology

The Integumentary System

Bone Tissue

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Joints

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The Spinal Cord,spinal Nerves,and Somatic Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Reflexes

Sense Organs

The Endocrine System

The Circulatory System: Blood

The Circulatory System: Heart

The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acidbase Balance

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

The Male Reproductive System

The Female Reproductive System

Human Development and Aging

Atlas a General Orientation to Human Anatomy

Filters

An muscle is contained within a region whereas an muscle acts upon one region but has an attachment elsewhere.

The rectus abdominis is a muscle,while the rectus femoris is a muscle.