Exam 11: Muscles of the Body

Depression defined by the inguinal ligament, sartorius, and adductor longus muscles.

The popliteal fossa is located

The anterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck is formed by the ________ muscle.

The dimple indicating the posterior superior iliac spine is a landmark for the sacroiliac joint.

The pelvic diaphragm consists of the levator ani, coccygeus, and transverse perineal muscles.

In lean, muscular individuals, the linea semilunaris marks the lateral borders of the rectus abdominis.

A muscle that originates on the lateral surfaces of the superior eight ribs is the

The four muscles of the quadriceps femoris are ________.

Describe the diaphragm.

You would expect that a muscle that acts to ________ a joint crosses that joint on its lateral side.

Intramuscular injections in the deltoid should be given about 1 inch superior to the greater tubercle.

A muscle that originates on both the spine of the scapula and the clavicle is the

A prime mover for flexing the forearm at the elbow is the

A nursing infant develops a powerful sucking muscle that adults also use for whistling. This muscle is the

The tongue muscles are innervated by the ________ nerve.

The deepest muscle of the anterior abdominal wall is the

An important function of the soleus muscle is to

The four suprahyoid muscles are ________.

The prime mover for trunk flexion when doing a sit-up is the

The ________ and gluteus maximus muscles insert on the iliotibial tract.