Deck 12: Appendicular Muscles

Question 1

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

Answer 1

E

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

A

Question 3

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

Answer 3

A

Question 4

All of the anterior muscles of the forearm,except one,have their proximal attachment 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 5

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

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

Question 6

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 7

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

Question 8

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 9

There are three anterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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 12

There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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 15

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

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

Question 16

The prime extensor of the elbow joint is the

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

Question 17

Muscles of the pectoral girdle attach proximally 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 18

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 19

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 20

All of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint have a distal attachment on the humerus,except one.Which one?

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

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

The longest muscle of the body is the

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

Question 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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

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

Question 31

Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

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

Question 32

Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

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

Question 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

The most powerful muscle in the body is the

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

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

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 38

All of the muscles listed,except one,have their proximal attachment 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 39

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 40

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 41

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 42

Crural muscles are those that move the

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

Question 43

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 44

What two muscles attach distally to 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 45

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 46

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 47

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

A)intrinsic
B)extrinsic
C)intrinsic and extrinsic

Question 48

Where would you find the extensor retinaculum?

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

Question 49

Which muscle does not attach distally to 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 50

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 51

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 52

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

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

Question 53

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

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

Question 54

Of the muscles listed,the one not attaching distally to the quadriceps tendon is the

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

Question 55

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 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

Which muscle "unlocks" the fully extended knee joint?

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

Question 60

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 61

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 62

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

Question 63

Hamstring muscles extend the thigh.

Question 64

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 65

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

Question 66

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

Question 67

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 68

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

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

Question 69

The muscle or group that does have a proximal attachment on 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 70

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 71

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

Question 72

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 73

The muscle or group that does have a proximal attachment to the calcaneus is the

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

Question 74

The anterior compartment of the forearm movers are primarily elbow extensors.

Question 75

Anterior muscles of the hip joint extend the thigh.

Question 76

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

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

Question 77

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 78

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 79

In general,dorsal intrinsic muscles of the foot result in extension of the toes while plantar muscles flex the toes.

Question 80

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.