Question 1

-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 oblique 
A)  Linea alba 
B)  Serratus anterior 
C)  Rectus abdominis 
D)  External oblique 
E)  Internal oblique

Question 2

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. 
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.

Question 3

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)  Iliopsoas 
A)  Gluteus maximus 
B)  Popliteus 
C)  Biceps femoris 
D)  Gastrocnemius 
E)  Iliopsoas

Question 4

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

Question 5

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. 
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.

Question 6

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 lumborum 
A)  Rectus abdominis 
B)  External abdominal oblique 
C)  Internal abdominal oblique 
D)  Transversus abdominis 
E)  Quadratus lumborum

Question 7

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 lumborum 
A)  Rectus abdominis 
B)  External abdominal oblique 
C)  Internal abdominal oblique 
D)  Transversus abdominis 
E)  Quadratus lumborum

Question 8

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)  Supinator 
A)  Pronator quadratus 
B)  Semimembranosus 
C)  Pronator teres 
D)  Buccinator 
E)  Supinator

Question 9

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)  zygomaticus 
A)  auricularis 
B)  orbicularis oris 
C)  orbicularis oculi 
D)  levator anguli oris 
E)  zygomaticus

Question 10

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

Question 11

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 oris 
A)  Nasalis 
B)  Temporalis 
C)  Orbicularis oculi 
D)  Masseter 
E)  Orbicularis oris

Question 12

Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sternocleidomastoid 
B)  Palatopharyngeus 
C)  Temporalis 
D)  Vocalis 
E)  Masseter 
A)  Sternocleidomastoid 
B)  Palatopharyngeus 
C)  Temporalis 
D)  Vocalis 
E)  Masseter

Question 13

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 thoracis 
A)  scalenes 
B)  diaphragm 
C)  external intercostals 
D)  internal intercostals 
E)  transverses thoracis

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)  Masseter 
A)  Orbicularis oculi 
B)  Temporalis 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Sternocleidomastoid 
E)  Masseter

Question 15

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)  Coracobrachialis 
A)  Deltoid 
B)  Biceps brachii 
C)  Triceps brachii 
D)  Brachialis 
E)  Coracobrachialis

Question 16

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 tract 
A)  Pectineus 
B)  Sartorius 
C)  Vastus lateralis 
D)  Tensor fasciae latae 
E)  Iliotibial tract

Question 17

Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

In the body's lever systems, the

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 19

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)  divergent 
A)  pennate 
B)  straight 
C)  orbicular 
D)  rhombohedral 
E)  divergent

Question 20

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. 
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.

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

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

The teres major and teres minor are not involved in

Well-developed mentalis muscles result in ________.

The term "shin splints" is applied to

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

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

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

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

The adductor longus is named for its ________.

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

Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

In the body's lever systems, the

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

The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

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