Exam 11: Muscles of the Body

The lateral border of the cubital fossa is formed by the

Palpation of this landmark may help diagnose a fracture of the scaphoid or radius.

The rectus femoris demonstrates this type of muscle fascicle arrangement.

The latissimus dorsi originates primarily on the

The triangle of auscultation in the back is bordered by the latissimus dorsi, teres major, and medial border of the scapula.

To avoid damaging important structures in the lower limbs of infants, intramuscular injections are administered into the

In both parallel and unipennate muscles, the muscle fibers extend the length of the muscle, from origin to insertion.

When you stand on your tiptoes, the lateral and medial bulges seen in your calf are the

The ________ muscle helps to stabilize and depress the clavicle.

When the diaphragm contracts, it

A muscle that opens the mouth is the

The ________ muscle is the prime mover of head flexion, as well as rotation.

The posterior triangle of the neck is bordered by the sternocleidomastoid, the trapezius, and the clavicle.

The medial border of the triangle of auscultation is formed by the

The ________ muscle is the prime mover of dorsiflexion.

Which of the following statements concerning surface anatomy is false?

Ischial tuberosities lie just above the medial aspect of this landmark.

Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the linea alba.

A muscle that originates along most of the shaft of the femur is the

Which of these is not a criterion for naming a muscle?