Exam 12: Appendicular Muscles

The muscle or group responsible for adduction of the toes is the

Which muscle pulls the pinky finger away from the other fingers?

The pronator teres and pronator quadratus cause pronation of the forearm.What muscle opposes this movement?

Where would you find the extensor retinaculum?

Which muscle does not attach distally to any toe,including the big toe?

Of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint,two attach to the axial skeleton.Which ones? A: Latissimus dorsi B: Deltoid C: Pectoralis major D: Teres major E: Coracobrachialis

The principal elbow flexors located on the anterior side of the humerus are the A: Biceps brachii B: Brachialis C: Brachioradialis D: Deltoid E: Trapezius

A muscle not innervated by a plantar nerve is the

Which muscle "unlocks" the fully extended knee joint?

The prime extensor of the elbow joint is the

Most muscles that move the thigh originate on the

This thick sheet of fascia extends between the phalanges of the toes and the calcaneus,and also encloses the plantar muscles of the foot.

What muscle is known as the "swimmer's muscle"?

The ________ is a large,flat,diamond-shaped muscle that extends from the skull and vertebral column to the pectoral girdle laterally.It depresses,retracts,or rotates the scapula.

Which muscle of the forearm is absent in approximately 10 percent of individuals?

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb)spread out wide (full abduction),which muscle or group would bring fingers 2-5 together?

Muscles that move the knee joint are collectively referred to as __________ muscles.

There are three gluteal muscles.Select the one that is correctly matched with its primary action.

Of the muscles listed,the only one that attaches distally on the head of the fibula is the

Deviation of the tip of the great toe to the medial side of the foot away from the second toe is a(n)