Deck 11: The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Question 1

The ________ muscle attaches to the radial tuberosity.

A) supinator
B) anconeus
C) biceps brachii
D) brachioradialis
E) None of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A tendon of the ________ muscle inserts on the radial tuberosity.

A) brachialis
B) supinator
C) biceps brachii
D) pronator teres
E) triceps brachii

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which muscle flexes the wrist?

A) supinator
B) palmaris longus
C) pronator teres
D) brachialis
E) anconeus

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles are both innervated by (the)________.

A) long thoracic nerve
B) axillary nerve
C) suprascapular nerve
D) thoracodorsal nerve
E) musculocutaneous nerve

Question 5

The muscle that can extend, adduct, and medially rotate the shoulder is (the)________.

A) latissimus dorsi
B) pectoralis major
C) teres major
D) subscapularis
E) teres minor

Question 6

All extensor muscles of the upper limb are innervated by the ________ nerve or a branch of that nerve.

A) median
B) ulnar
C) musculocutaneous
D) axillary
E) radial

Question 7

The forearm muscles that provide strength and gross control of the hand and fingers are innervated by the ________.

A) radial, median, and musculocutaneous nerves
B) median, musculocutaneous, and ulnar nerves
C) ulnar, axillary, and median nerves
D) median, radial, and ulnar nerves
E) radial, axillary, and musculocutaneous nerves

Question 8

Which intrinsic muscle(s)of the hand flexes the metacarpophalangeal joints, and also produces extension at the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints?

A) palmaris brevis
B) flexor pollicis brevis
C) abductor pollicis brevis
D) opponens digiti minimi
E) lumbricals

Question 9

The origin of the deltoid muscle is (the)________.

A) clavicle
B) scapula
C) humerus
D) vertebral column
E) both the scapula and the clavicle

Question 10

The ________ muscle is the most active muscle of the pectoral girdle because it can move the scapula in nearly any direction, depending on the active region and the state of other muscles.

A) deltoid
B) levator scapulae
C) rhomboid major
D) trapezius
E) latissimus dorsi

Question 11

The serratus anterior muscle is innervated by (the)________.

A) cervical nerves
B) accessory nerve
C) dorsal scapular nerve
D) long thoracic nerve
E) None of the answers are correct.

Question 12

The lesser tubercle of the humerus is the insertion point for the ________ muscle.

A) infraspinatus
B) subscapularis
C) teres major
D) deltoid
E) supraspinatus

Question 13

The fan-shaped ________ muscle, which originates along the ventral and superior margins of several ribs, rotates the scapula so that the glenoid cavity moves superiorly.

A) serratus anterior
B) pectoralis major
C) deltoid
D) subscapularis
E) supraspinatus

Question 14

The action of the rhomboid major muscle is to ________.

A) abduct the scapula
B) adduct and rotate the scapula downward
C) depress and protract the shoulder
D) elevate the scapula
E) elevate and rotate the scapula upward

Question 15

Extensors of the elbow include (the)________.

A) brachioradialis and brachialis muscles
B) coracobrachialis and brachioradialis muscles
C) triceps brachii and anconeus muscles
D) deltoid and supinator muscles
E) palmaris longus and brachioradialis muscles

Question 16

The muscles that form the rotator cuff include the ________.

A) supraspinatus, infraspinatus, deltoid, and teres major
B) biceps brachii and deltoid
C) teres minor, infraspinatus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis
D) pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and subscapularis
E) subclavius, deltoid, and pectoralis minor

Question 17

Which of the following statements about the shoulder joint is true?

A) Muscles whose action lines cross the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint are extensors.
B) Muscles whose action lines cross the anterior aspect of the shoulder joint may produce lateral extension.
C) Muscles whose action lines cross the inferior aspect of the shoulder joint may produce extension.
D) Muscles whose action lines cross the posterior aspect of the shoulder joint may produce extension.
E) Muscles whose action lines across the superior aspect of the shoulder joint are adductors.

Question 18

The triceps brachii muscle is opposed in extension of the elbow by the antagonistic muscle, ________.

A) brachialis
B) supinator
C) anconeus
D) pronator teres
E) extensor digitorum

Question 19

Inflammation of the flexor tendon sheath within the wrist area can restrict movement and irritate the ________, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome.

A) musculocutaneous nerve
B) median nerve
C) ulnar nerve
D) radial nerve
E) axillary nerve

Question 20

The diamond-shaped ________ muscle originates on the middle of the neck and back, and inserts on the clavicles and scapular spines, covering the upper back and extending to the base of the skull.

A) latissimus dorsi
B) rhomboid major
C) levator scapulae
D) trapezius
E) serratus posterior

Question 21

The subscapularis muscle inserts on the greater tubercle and laterally rotates the humerus.

Question 22

Intrinsic muscles of the foot originate primarily on the tarsal and metatarsal bones.

Question 23

Which muscle originates at the anterior superior iliac spine and inserts near the tibial tuberosity?

A) tensor fasciae latae
B) sartorius
C) adductor magnus
D) adductor longus
E) rectus femoris

Question 24

The posterior interosseous nerve innervates muscles found in the ________.

A) posterior compartment of the arm
B) superficial anterior compartment of the forearm
C) anterior compartment of the arm
D) deep anterior compartment of the forearm
E) posterior compartment of the forearm

Question 25

The psoas major muscle inserts at the ________.

A) iliac fossa
B) lesser trochanter
C) ischial spine
D) linea aspera
E) greater trochanter

Question 26

A sprain is stretching or tearing of a ligament that connect bone to bone.

Question 27

The ________ muscle originates at the medial epicondyle of the humerus and the coranoid process of the ulna.

A) flexor carpi radialis
B) extensor carpi ulnaris
C) supinator
D) palmaris longus
E) pronator teres

Question 28

Which blood vessel is found in the anterior compartment of the upper limb?

A) ulnar artery
B) brachial artery
C) anterior interosseous artery
D) posterior ulnar recurrent artery
E) radial artery

Question 29

The adductor brevis muscle originates at the ________.

A) inferior ramus of the pubis
B) ischial tuberosity
C) linea aspera
D) adductor tubercle of the femur
E) superior ramus of the pubis

Question 30

The ________ muscle is found in the lateral compartment of the leg.

A) gastrocnemius
B) tibialis anterior
C) popliteus
D) fibularis longus
E) tibialis posterior

Question 31

The muscle that assists the pectoralis major in adducting and medially rotating the shoulder, but extends rather than flexes the joint, is the ________.

A) trapezius
B) supraspinatus
C) latissimus dorsi
D) rhomboid major
E) serratus anterior

Question 32

The ________ tendon is the strongest, thickest tendon in the body.

A) tibialis anterior
B) fibularis longus
C) calcaneal
D) fibularis brevis
E) quadriceps

Question 33

The femoral nerve innervates the ________ muscle(s).

A) gracilis
B) pectineus
C) adductor magnus
D) gluteus maximus
E) obturator

Question 34

Knee extensors, known as the quadriceps femoris, include the ________.

A) three vastus muscles and the rectus femoris muscle
B) biceps femoris, gracilis, and sartorius muscles
C) popliteus, iliopsoas, and gracilis muscles
D) hamstrings and adductors
E) gastrocnemius, tibialis, and fibularis muscles

Question 35

The deltoid muscle is innervated by the ________ nerve.

A) radial
B) median
C) ulnar
D) musculocutaneous
E) axillary

Question 36

Which of the following muscles belongs to the group known as "hamstrings"?

A) semitendinosus and rectus femoris
B) semimembranosus, biceps femoris, and gracilis
C) biceps femoris, gracilis, and sartorius
D) semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris
E) adductor magnus, semimembranosus, and rectus femoris

Question 37

The adductor magnus, longus, and brevis muscles of the thigh all insert on the ________.

A) pectineal line
B) greater trochanter
C) lesser trochanter
D) linea aspera
E) iliotibial band

Question 38

Lateral compartment muscles of the upper limb include the ________ muscle.

A) coracobrachialis
B) brachioradialis
C) triceps brachii
D) supinator
E) anconeus

Question 39

Muscles originating on the surface of the pelvis and inserting on the femur will produce characteristic movements determined by their position relative to the ________.

A) obturator foramen
B) linea aspera
C) greater trochanter
D) intertrochanteric line
E) acetabulum

Question 40

Which powerful hip flexors originate alongside the iliac fossa and the inferior thoracic and lumbar vertebrae?

A) medial rotators of the thigh
B) iliopsoas group of the thigh
C) adductors of the thigh
D) abductors of the thigh
E) flexors of the thigh

Question 41

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label J.

A) Latissimus dorsi
B) Erector spinae
C) Rhomboid major
D) Trapezius
E) Rhomboid minor

Question 42

Which muscles are responsible for finger abduction?

Question 43

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

A) Supraspinatus
B) Infraspinatus
C) Rhomboid major
D) Latissimus dorsi
E) Rhomboid minor

Question 44

The gastrocnemius muscle originates from the femoral condyles.

Question 45

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

A) Trapezius
B) Rhomboid major
C) Supraspinatus
D) Teres major
E) Latissimus dorsi

Question 46

The tibial nerve innervates the muscles of the deep posterior compartment of the leg.

Question 47

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label I.

A) Triceps brachii
B) Coracobrachialis
C) Brachialis
D) Brachioradialis
E) Anconeus

Question 48

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

A) Rhomboid major
B) Teres minor
C) Infraspinatus
D) Supraspinatus
E) Teres major

Question 49

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

A) Teres major
B) Supraspinatus
C) Latissimus dorsi
D) Teres minor
E) Infraspinatus

Question 50

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

A) Deltoid
B) Triceps brachii
C) Supraspinatus
D) Trapezius
E) Biceps brachii

Question 51

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label R.

A) Internal oblique
B) Rectus abdominis
C) Serratus anterior
D) External oblique
E) Transversus abdominis

Question 52

The supinator muscle is found in the lateral compartment of the forearm.

Question 53

Describe the Grade I, II, and III classifications of hamstring injuries. Graded injuries not mentioned in text.

Question 54

What emerging measures are done to relieve compartment syndrome, and what can occur if these measures are not done?

Question 55

The flexor digitorum superficialis muscle innervated by the median nerve.

Question 56

The gracilis muscle is part of the adductor group of muscles that move the thigh.

Question 57

The knee extensors are innervated by the obturator nerve.

Question 58

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

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

Question 59

The brachialis muscle is innervated by the median nerve.

Question 60

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label M.

A) Rectus abdominis
B) Transversus abdominis
C) External oblique
D) Internal oblique
E) Serratus anterior

Question 61

Figure 11.3

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial muscles of the right upper limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label D.

A) Biceps brachii, short head
B) Brachialis
C) Biceps brachii, long head
D) Brachioradialis
E) Coracobrachialis

Question 62

Figure 11.3

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial muscles of the right upper limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

A) Triceps brachii, long head
B) Coracobrachialis
C) Triceps brachii, medial head
D) Biceps brachii, long head
E) Biceps brachii, short head

Question 63

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

A) Pectoralis minor
B) Trapezius
C) Serratus anterior
D) Pectoralis major
E) Platysma

Question 64

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label V.

A) External intercostal
B) Internal intercostal
C) Rectus abdominis
D) External oblique
E) Internal oblique

Question 65

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

A) Pectineus
B) Adductor longus
C) Rectus femoris
D) Biceps femoris
E) Iliopsoas

Question 66

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label U.

A) Serratus anterior
B) Rectus abdominis
C) External oblique
D) Internal oblique
E) Iliopsoas

Question 67

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

A) External oblique
B) Transversus abdominis
C) Rectus abdominis
D) Serratus anterior
E) Internal oblique

Question 68

Figure 11.3

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial muscles of the right upper limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label C.

A) Brachialis
B) Biceps brachii, short head
C) Brachioradialis
D) Coracobrachialis
E) Biceps brachii, long head

Question 69

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

A) Sartorius
B) Biceps femoris
C) Iliopsoas
D) Adductor longus
E) Rectus femoris

Question 70

Figure 11.3

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial muscles of the right upper limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

A) Brachioradialis
B) Biceps brachii, long head
C) Biceps brachii, short head
D) Brachialis
E) Coracobrachialis

Question 71

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

A) Platysma
B) Pectoralis major
C) Sternocleidomastoid
D) Pectoralis minor
E) Serratus anterior

Question 72

Figure 11.3

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial muscles of the right upper limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

A) Coracobrachialis
B) Brachioradialis
C) Biceps brachii, long head
D) Triceps brachii, long head
E) Triceps brachii, short head

Question 73

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label V.

A) Transversus abdominis
B) Serratus anterior
C) External oblique
D) Rectus abdominis
E) Internal oblique

Question 74

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label F.

A) Rectus abdominis
B) Serratus anterior
C) External oblique
D) Transversus abdominis
E) Internal oblique

Question 75

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label A.

A) Sternocleidomastoid
B) Anterior scalene
C) Trapezius
D) Platysma
E) Serratus anterior

Question 76

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label HH.

A) Trapezius
B) Levator scapulae
C) Scalene (anterior)
D) Sternocleidomastoid
E) Platysma

Question 77

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label G.

A) Serratus anterior
B) External oblique
C) Platysma
D) Rectus sheath
E) Internal oblique

Question 78

Figure 11.2

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the trunk and proximal limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label DD.

A) Pectoralis major
B) Platysma
C) Pectoralis minor
D) Serratus anterior
E) Internal intercostal

Question 79

Figure 11.1

Using the above-referenced figure of the posterior view of the superficial and deep muscles of the neck, shoulder, and back, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label W.

A) Supraspinatus
B) Rhomboid major
C) Infraspinatus
D) Subscapularis
E) Rhomboid minor

Question 80

Figure 11.3

Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the superficial muscles of the right upper limb, identify the specified labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

A) Brachioradialis
B) Biceps brachii, long head
C) Coracobrachialis
D) Biceps brachii, short head
E) Brachialis