Exam 12: Appendicular Muscles

On spring break you travel to Malibu,California.While there,you visit the famous Malibu beach to observe the parade of body builders.They each show off their massive muscles with the standard "pump you up" arm flexion.Which muscle would be least involved with this action?

The primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle is the

All of the muscles listed,except one,have their proximal attachment on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.Select the exception.

The function of a retinaculum is to

Your grandmother complains of pain on the underside of her foot near the heel.Consequently she has been forced to stop her daily 6 mile run.What condition is most likely causing her pain?

What two muscles attach distally to the calcaneal tendon?

A muscle that does not evert the foot is the

The muscle or group that does have a proximal attachment to the calcaneus is the

All of these muscles,except one,have their proximal attachment on the scapula.Select the exception.

Three tendons form the border for the "anatomic snuffbox".Select the exception.

Hamstring muscles extend the thigh.

Muscles of the pectoral girdle attach proximally on the

Which muscle is the one most commonly damaged in a rotator cuff injury?

All of the anterior muscles of the forearm,except one,have their proximal attachment on the medial epicondyle of the humerus via a common flexor tendon.Select the exception.

The anterior compartment of the forearm movers are primarily elbow extensors.

Of these muscles,the one not involved in extending the leg is the

What is a retinaculum?

Which muscle inserts on a tendon that extends toes 2-5?

Anterior muscles of the hip joint extend the thigh.

In general,dorsal intrinsic muscles of the foot result in extension of the toes while plantar muscles flex the toes.