Question 1

Which of the following muscles extends the forearm and has its insertion on the ulna?

Accepted Answer

A)   Deltoid
B)   Biceps brachii
C)   Triceps brachii
D)   Brachialis
E)   CoracobrachialisF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sternocleidomastoid
B)   Palatopharyngeus
C)   Temporalis
D)   Vocalis
E)   MasseterF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is a part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pectineus
B)   Sartorius
C)   Vastus lateralis
D)   Tensor fasciae latae
E)   Iliotibial tractF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The major movement produced during quiet breathing is accomplished by the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   scalenes
B)   diaphragm
C)   external intercostals
D)   internal intercostals
E)   transverses thoracisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Closing or puckering the lips is the action of the ________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)   auricularis
B)   orbicularis oris
C)   orbicularis oculi
D)   levator anguli oris
E)   zygomaticusF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 6

The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)   levator ani only.
B)   deep transverse perineum muscle.
C)   levator ani and coccygeus muscles.
D)   sphincter urethrae and sphincter ani muscles.
E)   coccygeus only.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The teres major and teres minor are not involved in

Accepted Answer

A)   extension of the arm.
B)   adduction of the arm.
C)   medial rotation of the arm.
D)   lateral rotation of the arm.
E)   flexion and abduction of the arm.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Well-developed mentalis muscles result in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a dimple in the chin
B)   crow's feet wrinkles
C)   a wonderful smile
D)   chubby cheeks
E)   creases in the cheeksF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

In the body's lever systems, the

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A)   joint represents the fulcrum point.
B)   force or pull is applied by the bone.
C)   fulcrum is the part being moved.
D)   weight is the muscle mass.
E)   lever is a pivot point.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

When a nurse draws blood, it is not uncommon for the needle to penetrate which muscle near the cubital region?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pronator quadratus
B)   Semimembranosus
C)   Pronator teres
D)   Buccinator
E)   SupinatorF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Scalenes
B)   Diaphragm
C)   Linea alba
D)   Internal intercostals
E)   External intercostalsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Muscles that have their fasciculi arranged like barbs of a feather along a common tendon are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   pennate
B)   straight
C)   orbicular
D)   rhombohedral
E)   divergentF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the 10th to 12th ribs and rectus sheath?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rectus abdominis
B)   External abdominal oblique
C)   Internal abdominal oblique
D)   Transversus abdominis
E)   Quadratus lumborumF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "A"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orbicularis oculi
B)   Temporalis
C)   Trapezius
D)   Sternocleidomastoid
E)   MasseterF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

-The figure illustrates muscles of the thorax and abdomen. Which structure is indicated by "C"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Linea alba
B)   Serratus anterior
C)   Rectus abdominis
D)   External oblique
E)   Internal obliqueF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The term "shin splints" is applied to

Accepted Answer

A)   injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis posterior.
B)   stress fractures of the fibula 2 to 5 cm distal to the knee.
C)   inflammation of the gastrocnemius.
D)   posterior compartment syndrome.
E)   blood accumulation around the gastrocnemius.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the xiphoid process and the linea alba?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rectus abdominis
B)   External abdominal oblique
C)   Internal abdominal oblique
D)   Transversus abdominis
E)   Quadratus lumborumF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The adductor longus is named for its ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   function and orientation
B)   origin and insertion
C)   location and size
D)   type and shape
E)   function and sizeF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Alexandria, a sprinter, experienced thigh pain during the start of her last race. Within 48 hours of the race, she noticed extensive bruising on the back of her thigh extending into the back of the knee and has difficulty rising from a seated position and flexing her knee. Bending at the waist generates more pain. Which muscle is likely injured?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gluteus maximus
B)   Popliteus
C)   Biceps femoris
D)   Gastrocnemius
E)   IliopsoasF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Of the following muscles of the head, which one wraps around the orbits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nasalis
B)   Temporalis
C)   Orbicularis oculi
D)   Masseter
E)   Orbicularis orisF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the xiphoid process and the linea alba?

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-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "A"?

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Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the 10th to 12th ribs and rectus sheath?

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The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

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-The figure illustrates muscles of the thorax and abdomen. Which structure is indicated by "C"?

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Closing or puckering the lips is the action of the ________ muscle.

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When a nurse draws blood, it is not uncommon for the needle to penetrate which muscle near the cubital region?

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Muscles that have their fasciculi arranged like barbs of a feather along a common tendon are called ________.

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The adductor longus is named for its ________.

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In the body's lever systems, the

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Which of the following muscles extends the forearm and has its insertion on the ulna?

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The term "shin splints" is applied to

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Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

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The major movement produced during quiet breathing is accomplished by the ________.

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Well-developed mentalis muscles result in ________.

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Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

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The teres major and teres minor are not involved in

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Which of the following is a part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?

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Of the following muscles of the head, which one wraps around the orbits?

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Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the xiphoid process and the linea alba?

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-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "A"?

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Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the 10th to 12th ribs and rectus sheath?

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The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

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-The figure illustrates muscles of the thorax and abdomen. Which structure is indicated by "C"?

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Closing or puckering the lips is the action of the ________ muscle.

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When a nurse draws blood, it is not uncommon for the needle to penetrate which muscle near the cubital region?

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Muscles that have their fasciculi arranged like barbs of a feather along a common tendon are called ________.

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The adductor longus is named for its ________.

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In the body's lever systems, the

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Which of the following muscles extends the forearm and has its insertion on the ulna?

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The term "shin splints" is applied to

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Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

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The major movement produced during quiet breathing is accomplished by the ________.

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Well-developed mentalis muscles result in ________.

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Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

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Which of the following is a part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?

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