Exam 11: Muscles of the Body

Muscles that oppose or reverse a particular movement act as ________.

The ________ is a broad sheet of connective tissue that slides freely over the superior skull.

A prime mover of arm abduction is the

The ________ muscle compresses the abdominal contents.

In anatomical position, the pronator teres, the brachioradialis, and the extensor carpi radialis all lie on the anterior surface of the forearm.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the zygomaticus major and minor.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the orbicularis oris.

Describe the range of movements that can be accomplished by the quadriceps. Describe their common insertion.

Which of the following structures does not lie within the anterior triangle of the neck?

Site of intravenous catheter insertion and blood draws.

The muscle that originates on the anterior superior iliac spine is the

Which vertebra lies at the intersection of the supracristal lines and is used as the site to insert a needle to obtain a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?

Which of the following structures is not used to define the borders of femoral triangle?

The three hamstrings are ________.

The main function of the flexor retinaculum in the wrist is to

The head of the radius is felt by pressing into the dimple on the posterior lateral surface of the elbow while extending and rotating the forearm.

The four rotator cuff muscles are ________.

When a prime mover is contracted, the antagonists are stretched, but typically relaxed.

Muscles of the pharyngeal arch muscle group include muscles of facial expression and chewing muscles.

The ________ is composed of the iliocostalis, longissmus, and spinalis.