Question 1

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 2

In order to stabilize the hyoid so that the larynx can be elevated in swallowing, the _____ muscle group is used.

Accepted Answer

A)  pterygoid 
B)  infrahyoid 
C)  auricularis 
D)  suprahyoid 
E)  hyoglossus 
A)  pterygoid 
B)  infrahyoid 
C)  auricularis 
D)  suprahyoid 
E)  hyoglossus

Question 3

-The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior oblique 
B)  lateral rectus 
C)  superior oblique 
D)  superior rectus 
E)  inferior rectus 
A)  inferior oblique 
B)  lateral rectus 
C)  superior oblique 
D)  superior rectus 
E)  inferior rectus

Question 4

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 5

A synergist is

Accepted Answer

A)  a muscle working in opposition to another muscle. 
B)  the end of the muscle where the action occurs. 
C)  the muscle that does most of the movement. 
D)  the stationary end of the muscle. 
E)  a group of muscles that work together to cause movement. 
A)  a muscle working in opposition to another muscle. 
B)  the end of the muscle where the action occurs. 
C)  the muscle that does most of the movement. 
D)  the stationary end of the muscle. 
E)  a group of muscles that work together to cause movement.

Question 6

Muscles that elevate the jaw and close the mouth include the

Accepted Answer

A)  stylohyoid and procerus. 
B)  temporalis and digastric. 
C)  sternothyroid and buccinator. 
D)  masseter and medial pterygoid. 
E)  zygomaticus and buccinator. 
A)  stylohyoid and procerus. 
B)  temporalis and digastric. 
C)  sternothyroid and buccinator. 
D)  masseter and medial pterygoid. 
E)  zygomaticus and buccinator.

Question 7

Which of the following is the longest muscle in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps femoris 
B)  sartorius 
C)  biceps femoris 
D)  tensor fasciae latae 
E)  gracilis 
A)  quadriceps femoris 
B)  sartorius 
C)  biceps femoris 
D)  tensor fasciae latae 
E)  gracilis

Question 8

The type of muscle that can contract with the greatest force is the

Accepted Answer

A)  straight. 
B)  orbicular. 
C)  triangular. 
D)  rhomboidal. 
E)  pennate 
A)  straight. 
B)  orbicular. 
C)  triangular. 
D)  rhomboidal. 
E)  pennate

Question 9

-What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  biceps brachii 
E)  serratus anterior 
A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  biceps brachii 
E)  serratus anterior

Question 10

Which abdominal wall muscle is the most superficial of the oblique muscles?

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 11

-Label muscle "A" on the diagram.

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 12

The muscles responsible for extending the wrist and fingers are mostly found on the of the forearm

Accepted Answer

The answer of The muscles responsible for extending the wrist...

Question 13

-What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  biceps brachii 
E)  serratus anterior 
A)  coracobrachialis 
B)  deltoid 
C)  pectoralis major 
D)  biceps brachii 
E)  serratus anterior

Question 14

Which muscle retracts, rotates, and fixes the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  levator scapulae 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  pectoralis minor 
D)  subclavius 
E)  rhomboideus major 
A)  levator scapulae 
B)  serratus anterior 
C)  pectoralis minor 
D)  subclavius 
E)  rhomboideus major

Question 15

Which of the following represents a class I lever system?

Accepted Answer

A)  crossing your legs 
B)  hyperextension of the head 
C)  standing on your tiptoes 
D)  flexion of the elbow to elevate the hand 
E)  lifting weight with your arm 
A)  crossing your legs 
B)  hyperextension of the head 
C)  standing on your tiptoes 
D)  flexion of the elbow to elevate the hand 
E)  lifting weight with your arm

Question 16

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.

Question 17

The prime mover is

Accepted Answer

A)  a muscle working in opposition to another muscle. 
B)  the end of the muscle where the action occurs. 
C)  the muscle that does most of the movement. 
D)  the stationary end of the muscle. 
E)  a group of muscles that work together to cause movement. 
A)  a muscle working in opposition to another muscle. 
B)  the end of the muscle where the action occurs. 
C)  the muscle that does most of the movement. 
D)  the stationary end of the muscle. 
E)  a group of muscles that work together to cause movement.

Question 18

Which muscle everts and plantar flexes the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior 
B)  soleus 
C)  extensor digitorum longus 
D)  extensor hallicus longus 
E)  fibularis brevis 
A)  tibialis anterior 
B)  soleus 
C)  extensor digitorum longus 
D)  extensor hallicus longus 
E)  fibularis brevis

Question 19

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 20

The arm is attached to the thorax by the

Accepted Answer

A)  pectoralis major and teres major. 
B)  supraspinatus and latissimus dorsi. 
C)  pectoralis minor and pectoralis major. 
D)  latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major. 
E)  biceps brachii and triceps brachii. 
A)  pectoralis major and teres major. 
B)  supraspinatus and latissimus dorsi. 
C)  pectoralis minor and pectoralis major. 
D)  latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major. 
E)  biceps brachii and triceps brachii.

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

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

In order to stabilize the hyoid so that the larynx can be elevated in swallowing, the _____ muscle group is used.

-The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball. What does "D" represent?

The term "shin splints" is applied to

A synergist is

Muscles that elevate the jaw and close the mouth include the

Which of the following is the longest muscle in the body?

The type of muscle that can contract with the greatest force is the

-What does "C" represent?

Which abdominal wall muscle is the most superficial of the oblique muscles?

-Label muscle "A" on the diagram.

The muscles responsible for extending the wrist and fingers are mostly found on the of the forearm

-What does "A" represent?

Which muscle retracts, rotates, and fixes the scapula?

Which of the following represents a class I lever system?

The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

The prime mover is

Which muscle everts and plantar flexes the foot?

Well developed mentalis muscles result in

The arm is attached to the thorax by the

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