Exam 12: Appendicular Muscles

All of these muscles,except one,adduct the arm.Select the exception.

Which muscle does not have a proximal attachment on the ischial tuberosity?

These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.

The __________ muscles of the foot have both proximal and distal attachments within the foot.

One of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh is the

With three seconds left on the clock,Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal.Of the muscles listed,select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking.

The most powerful muscle in the body is the

The tight space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum is called the carpal tunnel.

Which group of muscles forms a thick,fleshy mass at the base of the thumb?

The quadriceps femoris is a composite muscle with four heads that work together to flex the leg.

Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the deep fibular nerve.Select the exception.

Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

The longest muscle of the body is the

The muscle that makes up the calf of the leg is the

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb)spread out wide (full abduction),which muscle or group would bring your thumb toward your first finger?

The pectoralis major extends the arm while the latissimus dorsi flexes it.

The muscles that move the wrist are considered to be intrinsic muscles of the hand.