Question 1

Which is an action of the serratus anterior?

Accepted Answer

A) upward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
A) upward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 2

Which is an action of the middle trapezius upon the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation 
B) depression 
C) protraction (abduction) 
D) retraction (adduction) 
A) elevation 
B) depression 
C) protraction (abduction) 
D) retraction (adduction)

Question 3

The lateral attachments of the trapezius are the same as the proximal attachments of what muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) biceps brachii 
B) latissimus dorsi 
C) deltoid 
D) sternocleidomastoid 
A) biceps brachii 
B) latissimus dorsi 
C) deltoid 
D) sternocleidomastoid

Question 4

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
A) restrains/slows extension of the neck at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 5

Which is an action of the subclavius?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint 
B) depression of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint 
C) depression of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
D) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) elevation of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint 
B) depression of the clavicle at the sternoclavicular joint 
C) depression of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
D) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 6

Which one of the following muscles has a twist in it?

Accepted Answer

A) splenius capitis 
B) levator scapulae 
C) upper trapezius 
D) sternocleidomastoid 
A) splenius capitis 
B) levator scapulae 
C) upper trapezius 
D) sternocleidomastoid

Question 7

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation 
B) depression 
C) protraction 
D) retraction 
A) elevation 
B) depression 
C) protraction 
D) retraction

Question 8

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

Accepted Answer

A) depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
B) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
B) elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) downward rotation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 9

Which is an action of the right trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) left rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
C) right rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
A) flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) left rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
C) right rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 10

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) protraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
D) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
A) retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) protraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
D) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 11

What muscle is the prime mover of protraction of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

Accepted Answer

A) rhomboids 
B) pectoralis minor 
C) pectoralis major 
D) serratus anterior 
A) rhomboids 
B) pectoralis minor 
C) pectoralis major 
D) serratus anterior

Question 12

What are the rib attachments of the serratus anterior?

Accepted Answer

A) ribs one through seven 
B) ribs one through nine 
C) ribs three through five 
D) lower eight ribs (five through twelve) 
A) ribs one through seven 
B) ribs one through nine 
C) ribs three through five 
D) lower eight ribs (five through twelve)

Question 13

What muscles are sometimes called the "Christmas tree" muscles?

Accepted Answer

A) trapezius muscles 
B) latissimus dorsi muscles 
C) quadratus lumborum muscles 
D) rhomboid muscles 
A) trapezius muscles 
B) latissimus dorsi muscles 
C) quadratus lumborum muscles 
D) rhomboid muscles

Question 14

Which is an eccentric function of the right trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows left rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows right rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
A) restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows left rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
C) restrains/slows right rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 15

Which location is a common entrapment site for the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery and/or subclavian vein?

Accepted Answer

A) between the clavicle and pectoralis major muscle 
B) between the clavicle and the second rib 
C) between the sternum and the clavicle 
D) between the clavicle and the first rib 
A) between the clavicle and pectoralis major muscle 
B) between the clavicle and the second rib 
C) between the sternum and the clavicle 
D) between the clavicle and the first rib

Question 16

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 17

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
B) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
B) extension of the arm at the glenohumeral joint 
C) depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 18

Which is an eccentric function of the middle trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) restrains/slows elevation of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 19

Given its action of elevation of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints,tightness of what muscle could contribute to costoclavicular syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) pectoralis minor 
B) subclavius 
C) deltoid 
D) subcostales 
A) pectoralis minor 
B) subclavius 
C) deltoid 
D) subcostales

Question 20

Which attach onto the medial border of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A) rhomboids major and minor 
B) levator scapulae serratus anterior 
C) serratus anterior and the rhomboids 
D) all of the above 
A) rhomboids major and minor 
B) levator scapulae serratus anterior 
C) serratus anterior and the rhomboids 
D) all of the above

Which is an action of the serratus anterior?

Which is an action of the middle trapezius upon the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

The lateral attachments of the trapezius are the same as the proximal attachments of what muscle?

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

Which is an action of the subclavius?

Which one of the following muscles has a twist in it?

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

Which is an action of the right trapezius?

Which is an action of the trapezius?

What muscle is the prime mover of protraction of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

What are the rib attachments of the serratus anterior?

What muscles are sometimes called the "Christmas tree" muscles?

Which is an eccentric function of the right trapezius?

Which location is a common entrapment site for the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery and/or subclavian vein?

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Which is an eccentric function of the middle trapezius?

Given its action of elevation of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints,tightness of what muscle could contribute to costoclavicular syndrome?

Which attach onto the medial border of the scapula?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

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Exam 4: Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

Which is an action of the serratus anterior?

Which is an action of the middle trapezius upon the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

The lateral attachments of the trapezius are the same as the proximal attachments of what muscle?

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

Which is an action of the subclavius?

Which one of the following muscles has a twist in it?

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what action of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

Which is an action of the right trapezius?

Which is an action of the trapezius?

What muscle is the prime mover of protraction of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint?

What are the rib attachments of the serratus anterior?

What muscles are sometimes called the "Christmas tree" muscles?

Which is an eccentric function of the right trapezius?

Which location is a common entrapment site for the brachial plexus of nerves and/or the subclavian artery and/or subclavian vein?

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more superiorly,what eccentric function will it most likely have?

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Which is an eccentric function of the middle trapezius?

Given its action of elevation of the first rib at the sternocostal and costospinal joints,tightness of what muscle could contribute to costoclavicular syndrome?

Which attach onto the medial border of the scapula?

Basic Kinesiology Terminology

The Skeletal System

How Muscles Function

Muscles of the Glenohumeral Joint

Muscles of the Elbow and Radioulnar Joints

Muscles of the Wrist Joint

Extrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Finger Joints

Muscles of the Spinal Joints

Muscles of the Rib Cage Joints

Muscles of the Temporomandibular Joints

Muscles of Facial Expression

Muscles of the Hip Joint

Muscles of the Knee Joint

Muscles of the Ankle and Subtalar Joints

Extrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Intrinsic Muscles of the Toe Joints

Functional Groups of Muscles

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