Deck 13: Gross Anatomy of the Muscular System

Question 1

Which muscle originates on the sternum and clavicle?

A)Sternocleidomastoid
B)Zygomaticus major
C)Spenius capitis
D)Sternohyoid

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which term is a synonym for "prime mover"?

A)Agonist
B)Fixator
C)Synergist
D)Antagonist

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which muscle is a hip flexor?

A)Vastus medialis
B)Semitendinosus
C)Rectus femoris
D)Biceps femoris

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Identify the muscle labeled "b."

A)Zygomaticus
B)Orbicularis oculi
C)Epicranius
D)Frontalis

Question 5

Identify the structure labeled "h."

A)Biceps femoris
B)Tibialis anterior
C)Rectus femoris
D)Sternocleidomastoid

Question 6

Which muscle extends the toes?

A)Sartorius
B)Semimembranosus
C)Extensor digitorum longus
D)Soleus

Question 7

Which muscle functions in extensions of the digits of the hand?

A)Pronator teres
B)Palmaris longus
C)Extensor digitorum
D)Extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 8

Which criterion was used to name the gluteus maximus?

A)Relative size
B)Action of the muscle
C)Shape of the muscle
D)Number of origins

Question 9

Which muscle is dome-shaped and functions in inspiration?

A)External intercostals
B)Diaphragm
C)Internal intercostals
D)Subclavius

Question 10

Which muscle is deep to the gastrocnemius?

A)Rectus femoris
B)Flexor digitorum longus
C)Soleus
D)Semimembranosus

Question 11

Which muscle is considered one of the four rotator cuff muscles?

A)Pectoralis minor
B)Coracobrachialis
C)Biceps brachii
D)Infraspinatus

Question 12

Which muscle is located primarily in the posterior antebrachial region?

A)Flexor carpi radialis
B)Extensor carpi ulnaris
C)Palmaris longus
D)Pronator teres

Question 13

Which muscle is a major chewing muscle?

A)Sternohyoid
B)Digastric
C)Masseter
D)Hypoglossus

Question 14

Identify the structure labeled "r."

A)Gluteus maximus
B)Gastrocnemius
C)Orbicularis oculi
D)Biceps femoris

Question 15

Which muscle is located on the posterior thigh?

A)Vastus lateralis
B)Semitendinosus
C)Rectus femoris
D)Vastus medialis

Question 16

Identify the structure labeled "d."

A)Pectoralis major
B)Deltoid
C)Extensor digitorum
D)Flexor carpi radialis

Question 17

Which statement is true of the triceps brachii but false of the biceps brachii?

A)It extends the forearm.
B)It has two muscle bellies.
C)It flexes the elbow.
D)It is located in the anterior brachial region.

Question 18

Identify the structure labeled "n."

A)Infraspinatus
B)Epicranius
C)Trapezius
D)Latissimus dorsi

Question 19

Which term describes the site of a muscle attaching to a moveable bone?

A)Fixator
B)Synergist
C)Origin
D)Insertion

Question 20

Which muscle is square-shaped and located in the lumbar region?

A)Erector spinae
B)Trapezius
C)Semispinalis
D)Quadratus lumborum

Question 21

Identify the muscle labeled "k."

A)Internal oblique
B)External oblique
C)Transverse abdominus
D)Rectus abdominus

Question 22

Which muscle elevates the scapula?

A)Latissimus dorsi
B)Teres minor
C)Rhomboid major
D)Infraspinatus

Question 23

Identify the muscle labeled "c."

A)Iliopsoas
B)Adductor longus
C)Sartorius
D)Tensor fascia lata

Question 24

Which muscle is part of the rotator cuff and originates on the lateral border of the scapula?

A)Infraspinatus
B)Teres minor
C)Subscapularis
D)Supraspinatus

Question 25

Identify the muscle labeled "g."

A)Extensor carpi radialis brevis
B)Extensor carpi ulnaris
C)Extensor carpi radialis longus
D)Extensor digitorum

Question 26

Which muscle is a lateral hamstring?

A)Gracilis
B)Tibialis anterior
C)Biceps femoris
D)Semitendinosus

Question 27

Which muscle depresses the mandible and moves it side to side?

A)Lateral pterygoid
B)Temporalis
C)Mentalis
D)Masseter

Question 28

Identify the muscle labeled "h."

A)Tibialis anterior
B)Vastus medialis
C)Rectus femoris
D)Extensor digitorum longus

Question 29

Identify the muscle labeled "c."

A)Teres major
B)Pronator teres
C)Deltoid
D)Triceps brachii

Question 30

Identify the muscle labeled "l."

A)Brachialis
B)Subscapularis
C)Biceps brachii
D)Pronator teres

Question 31

Identify the muscle labeled "g."

A)Latissimus dorsi
B)Rhomboid major
C)Levator scapulae
D)Trapezius

Question 32

Which muscle is located deep to the biceps brachii?

A)Deltoid
B)Pronator teres
C)Brachialis
D)Supinator

Question 33

Which muscle is innervated by the phrenic nerve?

A)Rectus abdominus
B)Pectoralis minor
C)Diaphragm
D)Internal intercostal

Question 34

Identify the muscle labeled "c."

A)Pectoralis major
B)Pectoralis minor
C)Coracobrachialis
D)Serratus anterior

Question 35

Which set of muscles is primarily used when doing bar chin-ups?

A)Biceps femoris muscle
B)Biceps brachii muscle
C)Deltoid muscle
D)Triceps brachii muscle

Question 36

Which muscle flexes the thigh toward the trunk?

A)Tensor fascia latae
B)Iliopsoas
C)Vastus medialis
D)Adductor longus

Question 37

Identify the muscle labeled "m."

A)Flexor digitorum superficialis
B)Flexor carpi ulnaris
C)Palmaris longus
D)Flexor carpi radialis

Question 38

Which muscle closes the eye?

A)Frontalis
B)Orbicularis oris
C)Corrugator supercilii
D)Orbicularis oculi

Question 39

Identify the muscle labeled "j."

A)Buccinator
B)Temporalis
C)Zygomaticus
D)Masseter

Question 40

Identify the muscle labeled "n."

A)Semitendinosus
B)Gracilis
C)Biceps femoris
D)Gastrocnemius

Question 41

In order for a ballerina to dance on point (on her toes), which set of muscles would she use?

A)Gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior
B)Gastrocnemius and soleus
C)Soleus and extensor digitorum longus
D)Tibialis anterior and externsor digitorum longus

Question 42

Which muscle is used when giving your grandmother a kiss on the cheek?

A)Orbicularis oculi
B)Orbicularis oris
C)Buccinator
D)Masseter

Question 43

Carnivores such as a lion are able to kill their prey because of powerful jaw muscles. We humans do not need this power in our jaw muscles. Which muscle is more powerful in the carnivore than the human?

A)Orbicularis oris
B)Masseter
C)Buccinator
D)Zygomaticus major

Question 44

In which muscle are intramuscular injections into the hip given?

A)Gluteus maximus
B)Gluteus medius
C)Gluteus minimus
D)Biceps femoris