Question 1

What provides innervation for the serratus anterior?

Accepted Answer

A) thoracodorsal nerve 
B) dorsal scapular nerve 
C) suprascapular nerve 
D) long thoracic nerve 
A) thoracodorsal nerve 
B) dorsal scapular nerve 
C) suprascapular nerve 
D) long thoracic nerve

Question 2

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) flexion of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) contralateral 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) protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) contralateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) flexion of the arm at the glenohumeral joint

Question 3

Which is an eccentric function of the left levator scapulae?

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 left lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
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 left lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows right lateral flexion of the neck at the spinal joints

Question 4

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more inferiorly,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 5

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

Question 6

Which are the attachments of the levator scapulae?

Accepted Answer

A) spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3 
B) transverse processes of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
C) spinous processes of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
D) transverse processes of C2-7 to the lateral border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
A) spinous processes of T3-T6 to the transverse processes of C1-C3 
B) transverse processes of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
C) spinous processes of C1-4 to the medial border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula 
D) transverse processes of C2-7 to the lateral border of the scapula,from the superior angle to the root of the spine of the scapula

Question 7

Which is an action of the rhomboids?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which is an eccentric function of the pectoralis minor?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
B) restrains/slows elevation of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
C) restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
A) restrains/slows depression of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
B) restrains/slows elevation of ribs three through five at the sternocostal and costospinal joints 
C) restrains/slows protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) restrains/slows depression of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) between the pectoralis minor and the pectoralis major 
B) between the pectoralis minor and the rib cage 
C) between the pectoralis major and the rib cage 
D) between the pectoralis major and the deltoid 
A) between the pectoralis minor and the pectoralis major 
B) between the pectoralis minor and the rib cage 
C) between the pectoralis major and the rib cage 
D) between the pectoralis major and the deltoid

Question 10

What does the name "subclavius" tell us about the location of this muscle?

Accepted Answer

A) it is located above (superior)to the clavicle 
B) it is located below (inferior)to the clavicle 
C) it is located superficial to the clavicle 
D) it is located anterior to the clavicle 
A) it is located above (superior)to the clavicle 
B) it is located below (inferior)to the clavicle 
C) it is located superficial to the clavicle 
D) it is located anterior to the clavicle

Question 11

Which muscle does not attach onto ribs?

Accepted Answer

A) pectoralis minor 
B) subclavius 
C) trapezius 
D) serratus anterior 
A) pectoralis minor 
B) subclavius 
C) trapezius 
D) serratus anterior

Question 12

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) restrains/slows extension of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
A) restrains/slows extension of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
B) restrains/slows retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) restrains/slows ipsilateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints 
D) restrains/slows contralateral rotation of the neck and the head at the spinal joints

Question 13

Which is an action of the levator scapulae?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

If a person has "rounded shoulders" in which the scapulae are posturally held in a protracted position,what muscles tend to be weak and need to be strengthened?

Accepted Answer

A) protractors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
B) retractors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
C) downward rotators of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
D) depressors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
A) protractors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
B) retractors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
C) downward rotators of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints 
D) depressors of the scapulae at the scapulocostal joints

Question 15

Which are actions of the upper trapezius?

Accepted Answer

A) elevation and protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) elevation and retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints and retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) none of the above 
A) elevation and protraction (abduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
B) elevation and retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
C) flexion of the neck at the spinal joints and retraction (adduction)of the scapula at the scapulocostal joint 
D) none of the above

Question 16

If a muscle attaches to the scapula and its other attachment is located more posteriorly/medially,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 17

What are the rib attachments of the pectoralis minor?

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 18

Which are the attachments of the serratus anterior?

Accepted Answer

A) ribs one through nine to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus 
B) ribs one through nine to the anterior surface of the entire medial border of the scapula 
C) ribs one through seven to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus 
D) ribs one through nine to the anterior surface of the entire lateral border of the scapula 
A) ribs one through nine to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus 
B) ribs one through nine to the anterior surface of the entire medial border of the scapula 
C) ribs one through seven to the lateral lip of the bicipital groove of the humerus 
D) ribs one through nine to the anterior surface of the entire lateral border of the scapula

Question 19

What does the word "serratus" mean?

Accepted Answer

A) notching 
B) sharp 
C) shoulder 
D) rib 
A) notching 
B) sharp 
C) shoulder 
D) rib

Question 20

Why are the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor usually considered together?

Accepted Answer

A) because they both have the word "rhomboid" in their name 
B) because they both have a similar shape 
C) because they have identical fiber direction and therefore identical lines of pull and therefore identical actions 
D) because they are both located in the interscapular region 
A) because they both have the word "rhomboid" in their name 
B) because they both have a similar shape 
C) because they have identical fiber direction and therefore identical lines of pull and therefore identical actions 
D) because they are both located in the interscapular region

What provides innervation for the serratus anterior?

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Which is an eccentric function of the left levator scapulae?

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

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

Which are the attachments of the levator scapulae?

Which is an action of the rhomboids?

Which is an eccentric function of the pectoralis minor?

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

What does the name "subclavius" tell us about the location of this muscle?

Which muscle does not attach onto ribs?

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

Which is an action of the levator scapulae?

If a person has "rounded shoulders" in which the scapulae are posturally held in a protracted position,what muscles tend to be weak and need to be strengthened?

Which are actions of the upper trapezius?

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

What are the rib attachments of the pectoralis minor?

Which are the attachments of the serratus anterior?

What does the word "serratus" mean?

Why are the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor usually considered together?

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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

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Exam 4: Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Joints

What provides innervation for the serratus anterior?

Which is an action of the trapezius?

Which is an eccentric function of the left levator scapulae?

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

Which is an action of the pectoralis minor?

Which are the attachments of the levator scapulae?

Which is an action of the rhomboids?

Which is an eccentric function of the pectoralis minor?

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

What does the name "subclavius" tell us about the location of this muscle?

Which muscle does not attach onto ribs?

Which is an eccentric function of the trapezius?

Which is an action of the levator scapulae?

If a person has "rounded shoulders" in which the scapulae are posturally held in a protracted position,what muscles tend to be weak and need to be strengthened?

Which are actions of the upper trapezius?

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

What are the rib attachments of the pectoralis minor?

Which are the attachments of the serratus anterior?

What does the word "serratus" mean?

Why are the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor usually considered together?

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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