Deck 12: Appendicular Muscles

Question 1

There are three anterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

A)Levator scapulae
B)Pectoralis minor
C)Serratus anterior
D)Subclavius

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The _________ is a large,saw-toothed,flat,fan-shaped muscle positioned between the ribs and the scapula.

A)levator scapulae
B)serratus anterior
C)subclavius
D)pectoralis minor
E)trapezius

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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)a,b,c
B)b,c,d
C)c,d,e
D)a,c,e
E)b,d,e

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

A)Deltoid
B)Latissimus dorsi
C)Trapezius
D)Coracobrachialis
E)Triceps brachii

Question 5

There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

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

Question 6

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

A)Pectoralis major
B)Coracobrachialis
C)Triceps brachii
D)Subscapularis
E)Infraspinatus

Question 7

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

A)Infraspinatus
B)Teres minor
C)Supraspinatus
D)Coracobrachialis
E)Triceps brachii

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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.

A)subclavius
B)levator scapulae
C)trapezius
D)serratus anterior
E)pectoralis minor

Question 10

All of these muscles,except one,is innervated by the radial nerve.Select the exception (it is innervated,instead,by the median nerve).

A)Pronator teres
B)Triceps brachii
C)Anconeus
D)Supinator

Question 11

The ________ is a narrow,elongated muscle that is deep to both the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles.It originates from multiple heads on the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae and inserts on the superior angle of the scapula.

A)serratus anterior
B)rhomboid minor
C)rhomboid major
D)subclavius
E)levator scapulae

Question 12

What is a retinaculum?

A)A flat band of muscle
B)A wide aponeurosis
C)A sliding tendon
D)An area where several muscles converge
E)A thickened fibrous band of fascia

Question 13

Muscles of the pectoral girdle originate on the

A)clavicle and scapula and insert on the axial skeleton.
B)humerus and insert on the axial skeleton.
C)axial skeleton and insert on the humerus.
D)axial skeleton and insert on the clavicle and scapula.
E)humerus and insert on the clavicle and scapula.

Question 14

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

A)a and b
B)a and c
C)b and d
D)c and e
E)d and e

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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?

A)Brachialis
B)Supraspinatus
C)Biceps brachii
D)Brachioradialis
E)Pronator teres

Question 17

The prime extensor of the elbow joint is the

A)deltoid muscle.
B)triceps brachii.
C)biceps brachii.
D)brachialis.
E)brachioradialis.

Question 18

Besides the supinator,which other muscle is a powerful supinator of the forearm?

A)Pronator teres
B)Pronator quadratus
C)Triceps brachii
D)Brachialis
E)Biceps brachii

Question 19

All of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint insert somewhere on the humerus,except one.Which one?

A)Coracobrachialis
B)Triceps brachii
C)Latissimus dorsi
D)Pectoralis major
E)Supraspinatus

Question 20

Muscles that move the pectoral girdle and upper limbs are organized into specific groups.Select the exception.

A)Muscles that move the pelvic girdle
B)Muscles that move the glenohumeral joint/arm
C)Arm and forearm muscles that move the elbow joint/forearm
D)Forearm muscles that move the wrist joint,hand,and fingers
E)Intrinsic muscles of the hand

Question 21

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?

A)Adductor pollicis
B)Palmar interossei
C)Dorsal interossei
D)Lumbricals
E)Abductor pollicis longus

Question 22

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

A)gluteus maximus.
B)tensor fasciae latae.
C)semimembranosus.
D)semitendinosus.
E)biceps femoris.

Question 23

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?

A)Adductor pollicis
B)Palmar interossei
C)Dorsal interossei
D)Lumbricals
E)Abductor pollicis longus

Question 24

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

A)Abductor pollicis longus tendon
B)Extensor pollicis longus tendon
C)Extensor digiti minimi tendon
D)Extensor pollicis brevis tendon

Question 25

Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

A)Adductor longus
B)Adductor brevis
C)Gracilis
D)Pectineus
E)Tensor fasciae latae

Question 26

The condition known as "tennis elbow" is caused by trauma or overuse of the

A)common flexor tendon of the anterior forearm muscles.
B)common flexor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles.
C)common extensor tendon of the anterior forearm muscles.
D)common extensor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles.
E)None of the choices is correct.

Question 27

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

A)Flexor carpi radialis
B)Flexor carpi ulnaris
C)Palmaris longus
D)Brachioradialis
E)Flexor digitorum profundus muscle

Question 28

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

A)Extensor digitorum
B)Extensor digiti minimi
C)Extensor carpi radialis brevis
D)Flexor pollicis longus
E)Extensor carpi ulnaris

Question 29

The most powerful muscle in the body is the

A)gluteus medius.
B)gluteus maximus.
C)quadriceps femoris.
D)biceps femoris.
E)sartorius.

Question 30

The quadriceps femoris has four heads.Select the exception.

A)Rectus femoris
B)Biceps femoris
C)Vastus lateralis
D)Vastus intermedius
E)Vastus medialis

Question 31

When a child raises her hand to show you she is five years old,she is using all of the following muscles except the

A)extensor digitorum.
B)flexor digitorum.
C)palmar interossei.
D)lumbricals.
E)dorsal interossei.

Question 32

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

A)Hypothenar group
B)Thenar group
C)Midpalmar group
D)Dorsal interossei group
E)Abductor digit group

Question 33

The longest muscle of the body is the

A)sartorius.
B)gracilis.
C)quadriceps femoris.
D)biceps brachii.
E)brachioradialis.

Question 34

The function of a retinaculum is to

A)prevent tendons from bulging outward.
B)hold several muscles together.
C)protect underlying soft tissue.
D)serve as an insertion for a group of muscles.
E)flatten the bellies of converging muscles.

Question 35

Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

A)Biceps femoris
B)Semimembranosus
C)Rectus femoris
D)Semitendinosus

Question 36

To form your hand into a fist you would use all of the muscles listed,except the

A)flexor digitorum profundus.
B)flexor pollicis brevis.
C)flexor hallucis longus.
D)flexor digiti minimi brevis.
E)flexor digitorum superficialis.

Question 37

Most muscles that move the thigh originate on the

A)iliotibial tract.
B)os coxae.
C)sacral spine.
D)head of the femur.
E)linea alba.

Question 38

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

A)Opponens pollicis
B)Abductor digiti minimi
C)Opponens digiti minimi
D)Dorsal interossei
E)Lumbricals

Question 39

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

A)sartorius.
B)tensor fasciae latae.
C)pectineus.
D)gluteus maximus.
E)gracilis.

Question 40

Which muscle does not originate on the ischial tuberosity?

A)Biceps femoris
B)Semimembranosus
C)Adductor longus
D)Semitendinosus
E)Quadratus femoris

Question 41

Of the muscles listed,the one not inserting on the quadriceps tendon is the

A)rectus femoris.
B)gluteus maximus.
C)vastus lateralis.
D)vastus intermedius.
E)vastus medialis.

Question 42

What two muscles insert on the calcaneal tendon?

A)Tibialis posterior and popliteus
B)Gastrocnemius and soleus
C)Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
D)Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
E)Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longus

Question 43

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

A)plantaris.
B)tibialis posterior.
C)popliteus.
D)soleus.
E)gastrocnemius.

Question 44

The primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle is the

A)tibialis anterior.
B)extensor hallucis longus.
C)fibularis brevis.
D)extensor digitorum longus.
E)gracilis.

Question 45

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

A)Fibularis longus
B)Soleus
C)Plantaris
D)Flexor digitorum longus
E)Popliteus

Question 46

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.

A)Biceps femoris
B)Semimembranosus
C)Sartorius
D)Quadriceps femoris
E)Tensor fasciae latae

Question 47

Which muscle "unlocks" the fully extended knee joint?

A)Popliteus
B)Tibialis posterior
C)Tibialis anterior
D)Gastrocnemius
E)Soleus

Question 48

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

A)gracilis.
B)rectus femoris.
C)vastus lateralis.
D)vastus medialis.
E)vastus intermedius.

Question 49

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

A)Fibularis longus
B)Plantaris
C)Gastrocnemius
D)Soleus
E)Tibialis anterior

Question 50

The muscle that extends the great toe is the

A)tibialis anterior.
B)extensor hallucis longus.
C)fibularis brevis.
D)extensor digitorum longus.
E)gracilis.

Question 51

Which muscle does not insert on any toe,including the big toe?

A)Flexor digitorum longus
B)Popliteus
C)Flexor hallucis longus
D)Extensor digitorum longus
E)Extensor hallucis longus

Question 52

Of the muscles listed,the one not involved in flexing the leg is the

A)sartorius.
B)gracilis.
C)biceps femoris.
D)tibialis anterior.
E)semitendinosus.

Question 53

The __________ muscles of the foot both originate and insert within the foot.

A)intrinsic
B)extrinsic
C)intrinsic and extrinsic

Question 54

If you were to remove the gastrocnemius muscle you would expose the

A)tibialis posterior.
B)tibialis anterior.
C)soleus.
D)fibularis longus.
E)flexor digitorum longus.

Question 55

Where would you find the extensor retinaculum?

A)Knee
B)Hip
C)Wrist
D)Wrist and ankle
E)Ankle

Question 56

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

A)Extensor digitorum longus
B)Gastrocnemius
C)Extensor hallucis longus
D)Tibialis anterior
E)Fibularis tertius

Question 57

The intrinsic foot muscles form a __________ group and a _________ group.

A)posterior;flexor
B)anterior;posterior
C)dorsal;plantar
D)anterior;flexor
E)dorsal;ventral

Question 58

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

A)Tibialis posterior and popliteus
B)Gastrocnemius and soleus
C)Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
D)Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
E)Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longus

Question 59

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

A)Gastrocnemius
B)Extensor digitorum longus
C)Extensor hallucis longus
D)Fibularis longus
E)Tibialis anterior

Question 60

Crural muscles are those that move the

A)vertebral column.
B)hip.
C)thigh.
D)lower leg.
E)ankle,foot,and toes.

Question 61

This figure shows the muscles of the anterior trunk.What muscle does number 2 indicate?

A)Pectoralis major
B)Deltoid
C)Latissimus dorsi
D)Biceps brachii
E)Pectoralis minor

Question 62

-This figure shows an anterior view of the arm muscles.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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

Question 63

-This figure shows a lateral view of the right thigh.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

A)Gluteus maximus
B)Gluteus medius
C)Psoas major
D)Gracilis
E)Vastus lateralis

Question 64

A muscle that does not evert the foot is the

A)fibularis longus.
B)tibialis posterior.
C)fibularis brevis.
D)fibularis tertius.
E)No exceptions;all choices evert the foot.

Question 65

-This figure shows the muscles of the posterior trunk.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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

Question 66

This figure shows the muscles of the anterior trunk.What muscle does number 3 indicate?

A)Pectoralis major
B)Deltoid
C)Latissimus dorsi
D)Biceps brachii
E)Pectoralis minor

Question 67

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

A)Gluteus medius: abducts the thigh
B)Gluteus maximus: abducts the thigh
C)Gluteus minimus: rotates the thigh

Question 68

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

A)Extensor retinaculum
B)Extensor aponeurosis
C)Intrinsic fascia
D)Plantar aponeurosis
E)Elevator tendonosis

Question 69

This figure shows the muscles of the anterior trunk.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

A)Pectoralis major
B)Deltoid
C)Latissimus dorsi
D)Biceps brachii
E)Pectoralis minor

Question 70

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?

A)Shin splint syndrome
B)Plantar fasciitis
C)Osteoporosis
D)A hamstring pull
E)Compartment syndrome

Question 71

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

A)adductor hallucis.
B)flexor hallucis brevis.
C)plantar interossei.
D)dorsal interossei.
E)quadratus plantae.

Question 72

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

A)leg
B)thigh
C)hip
D)knee
E)calf

Question 73

During an automobile accident,a friend of yours suffers a fractured femur.As a result,the muscles of the thigh begin to swell,compressing blood vessels and nerves within the quadriceps fascia.If the blood supply is not restored within a few hours his nerves and muscles could atrophy-a dangerous situation.What condition is he experiencing?

A)Coxal aponeurosis syndrome
B)Plantar fasciitis
C)Compartment syndrome
D)Fascial-compressed syndrome
E)Iliotibial tract syndrome

Question 74

The muscle or group that does not originate from a metatarsal is the

A)dorsal interossei.
B)plantar interossei.
C)flexor digiti minimi brevis.
D)flexor hallucis brevis.
E)oblique head of adductor hallucis.

Question 75

The muscle or group not originating from the calcaneus is the

A)extensor digitorum brevis.
B)lumbricals.
C)abductor hallucis.
D)quadratus plantae.
E)flexor digitorum brevis.

Question 76

A muscle not innervated by a plantar nerve is the

A)extensor digitorum brevis.
B)flexor digitorum brevis.
C)lumbricals.
D)flexor hallucis brevis.
E)plantar interossei.

Question 77

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

A)calcaneal eversion.
B)metatarsal bunion.
C)achilles spur.
D)hallux valgus.
E)hallux diversion.

Question 78

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

A)Pectoralis major
B)Subscapularis
C)Supinator
D)Biceps brachii
E)Triceps brachii

Question 79

-This figure shows an anterior view of the right thigh.What muscle does number 1 indicate?

A)Gluteus maximus
B)Gluteus medius
C)Psoas major
D)Gracilis
E)Vastus lateralis

Question 80

Four muscles are referred to as rotator cuff muscles.Select the exception.

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