Question 1

Tendonitis is most often caused by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  sports-related activity 
B)  bacterial infection 
C)  phosphorus deficiency 
D)  genetic factor 
A)  sports-related activity 
B)  bacterial infection 
C)  phosphorus deficiency 
D)  genetic factor

Question 2

​Match the term to its definition.
-Spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm,followed by spasmodic closure of the space between the vocal cords

Accepted Answer

A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis 
A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis

Question 3

​Match the term to its definition.
-​The posterior thigh is the site of the this group,which includes the biceps femoris,semitendinosus,semimembranosus,and a portion of the adductor magnus

Accepted Answer

A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis 
A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis

Question 4

Match each term with its definition.
-Commonly results from the application of too much stress to skeletal muscles while exercising or participating in athletic activities

Accepted Answer

A) tendon 
B) origin 
C) insertion 
D) diaphragm 
E) orbicularis oris
F)orbicularis oculi
G)strain
H)sphincter
I)fibromyalgia
J)torticollis 
A) tendon 
B) origin 
C) insertion 
D) diaphragm 
E) orbicularis oris
F)orbicularis oculi
G)strain
H)sphincter
I)fibromyalgia
J)torticollis

Question 5

The ____ muscles support much of the body's weight and enable us to stand erect.

Accepted Answer

A)  gluteus maximus 
B)  sartorius 
C)  anconeus 
D)  serratus anterior 
A)  gluteus maximus 
B)  sartorius 
C)  anconeus 
D)  serratus anterior

Question 6

The constant state of contraction that allows the body to maintain its erect position is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular rigidity 
B)  muscular spasm 
C)  muscle recruitment 
D)  muscle tone 
A)  muscular rigidity 
B)  muscular spasm 
C)  muscle recruitment 
D)  muscle tone

Question 7

​Match the term to its definition.
-This muscle is located at the back of the iliac crest and stretches downward toward the greater trochanter of the femur,with the lower third of the muscle being partially covered by the gluteus maximus

Accepted Answer

A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis 
A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis

Question 8

​The back is covered by a large muscle called the _____________.Its main function is to extend and adduct the arm,as when swimming.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​latissimus dorsi 
B)  ​latissimus dorsal 
C)  ​deltoid 
D)  ​pectoralis major 
A)  ​latissimus dorsi 
B)  ​latissimus dorsal 
C)  ​deltoid 
D)  ​pectoralis major

Question 9

During strenuous activity,a great number of motor units are called on to contract,a process known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  muscle recruitment 
D)  muscle realignment 
A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
C)  muscle recruitment 
D)  muscle realignment

Question 10

Match each term with its definition.
-State of maintained muscle contraction

Accepted Answer

A) motor unit 
B) tetanus 
C) skeletal muscle tissue 
D) smooth muscle tissue 
E) myocarial muscle tissue
F)flexor
G)extensor
H)contracture
I)abduction
J)adduction 
A) motor unit 
B) tetanus 
C) skeletal muscle tissue 
D) smooth muscle tissue 
E) myocarial muscle tissue
F)flexor
G)extensor
H)contracture
I)abduction
J)adduction

Question 11

Match each term with its definition.
-Most important muscle in breathing

Accepted Answer

A) tendon 
B) origin 
C) insertion 
D) diaphragm 
E) orbicularis oris
F)orbicularis oculi
G)strain
H)sphincter
I)fibromyalgia
J)torticollis 
A) tendon 
B) origin 
C) insertion 
D) diaphragm 
E) orbicularis oris
F)orbicularis oculi
G)strain
H)sphincter
I)fibromyalgia
J)torticollis

Question 12

Which of the following is not part of the hamstring group?

Accepted Answer

A)  semimembranosus 
B)  a portion of the adductor magnus 
C)  biceps femoris 
D)  teres major 
A)  semimembranosus 
B)  a portion of the adductor magnus 
C)  biceps femoris 
D)  teres major

Question 13

The extensor muscle that straightens the elbow is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  triceps 
B)  biceps 
C)  trapezius 
D)  flexor carpi ulnaris 
A)  triceps 
B)  biceps 
C)  trapezius 
D)  flexor carpi ulnaris

Question 14

​Another form of muscular attachment is by __________,a sheet-like,tough membrane that forms sheaths to cover and protect the muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​tendon 
B)  ​fascia 
C)  ​tissue 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ​tendon 
B)  ​fascia 
C)  ​tissue 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

Identify and match the definition provided as a system involved or pathology present to the disease fibromyalgia.Note: Answers may be used more than once.
-Digestive

Accepted Answer

A) system involved 
B) ​pathology present 
A) system involved 
B) ​pathology present

Question 16

When muscles contract,they become:

Accepted Answer

A)  longer and thicker 
B)  shorter and thicker 
C)  longer and thinner 
D)  shorter and thinner 
A)  longer and thicker 
B)  shorter and thicker 
C)  longer and thinner 
D)  shorter and thinner

Question 17

​The _________ not only supports the head but also extends down the back and shoulders,giving us the ability to raise and throw back the shoulders.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sternocleidomastoid 
B)  ​diaphragm 
C)  ​pectoralis major 
D)  ​trapezius 
A)  ​sternocleidomastoid 
B)  ​diaphragm 
C)  ​pectoralis major 
D)  ​trapezius

Question 18

​Match the term to its definition.
-When this muscle ​contracts,being firmly anchored at the shoulder,it pulls upon the insertion location on the forearm,and the arm flexes (bends)

Accepted Answer

A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis 
A) ​abduction 
B) ​anchor 
C) ​aponeurosis 
D) ​biceps 
E) ​cramp
F)​deltoid
G)​dystrophy
H)​gastrocnemius
I)​gluteus medius
J)​hamstring
K)​hiccough
L)​intercostal
M)​musculoskeletal
N)​pectoralis major
O)​peristalsis

Question 19

​With prolonged lack of use,muscles will __________,which is a progressive wasting away of the muscle tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​contract 
B)  ​flex 
C)  ​atrophy 
D)  ​all of the above 
A)  ​contract 
B)  ​flex 
C)  ​atrophy 
D)  ​all of the above

Question 20

Match each term with its definition.
-Type of muscle tissue attached to bones that permits movement

Accepted Answer

A) motor unit 
B) tetanus 
C) skeletal muscle tissue 
D) smooth muscle tissue 
E) myocarial muscle tissue
F)flexor
G)extensor
H)contracture
I)abduction
J)adduction 
A) motor unit 
B) tetanus 
C) skeletal muscle tissue 
D) smooth muscle tissue 
E) myocarial muscle tissue
F)flexor
G)extensor
H)contracture
I)abduction
J)adduction

Exam 14: The Muscular System

Tendonitis is most often caused by a:

​Match the term to its definition. -Spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm,followed by spasmodic closure of the space between the vocal cords

​Match the term to its definition. -​The posterior thigh is the site of the this group,which includes the biceps femoris,semitendinosus,semimembranosus,and a portion of the adductor magnus

Match each term with its definition. -Commonly results from the application of too much stress to skeletal muscles while exercising or participating in athletic activities

The ____ muscles support much of the body's weight and enable us to stand erect.

The constant state of contraction that allows the body to maintain its erect position is known as:

​Match the term to its definition. -This muscle is located at the back of the iliac crest and stretches downward toward the greater trochanter of the femur,with the lower third of the muscle being partially covered by the gluteus maximus

​The back is covered by a large muscle called the _____________.Its main function is to extend and adduct the arm,as when swimming.

During strenuous activity,a great number of motor units are called on to contract,a process known as:

Match each term with its definition. -State of maintained muscle contraction

Match each term with its definition. -Most important muscle in breathing

Which of the following is not part of the hamstring group?

The extensor muscle that straightens the elbow is the:

​Another form of muscular attachment is by __________,a sheet-like,tough membrane that forms sheaths to cover and protect the muscle tissue.

Identify and match the definition provided as a system involved or pathology present to the disease fibromyalgia.Note: Answers may be used more than once. -Digestive

When muscles contract,they become:

​The _________ not only supports the head but also extends down the back and shoulders,giving us the ability to raise and throw back the shoulders.

​Match the term to its definition. -When this muscle ​contracts,being firmly anchored at the shoulder,it pulls upon the insertion location on the forearm,and the arm flexes (bends)

​With prolonged lack of use,muscles will __________,which is a progressive wasting away of the muscle tissue.

Match each term with its definition. -Type of muscle tissue attached to bones that permits movement

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Match the term to its definition. -Spasmodic contractions of the diaphragm,followed by spasmodic closure of the space between the vocal cords

Match the term to its definition. -The posterior thigh is the site of the this group,which includes the biceps femoris,semitendinosus,semimembranosus,and a portion of the adductor magnus

Match the term to its definition. -This muscle is located at the back of the iliac crest and stretches downward toward the greater trochanter of the femur,with the lower third of the muscle being partially covered by the gluteus maximus

The back is covered by a large muscle called the _____________.Its main function is to extend and adduct the arm,as when swimming.

Another form of muscular attachment is by __________,a sheet-like,tough membrane that forms sheaths to cover and protect the muscle tissue.

The _________ not only supports the head but also extends down the back and shoulders,giving us the ability to raise and throw back the shoulders.

Match the term to its definition. -When this muscle contracts,being firmly anchored at the shoulder,it pulls upon the insertion location on the forearm,and the arm flexes (bends)

With prolonged lack of use,muscles will __________,which is a progressive wasting away of the muscle tissue.