Question 1

The four prominent muscles on the anterior thigh comprise the ________ muscle group.

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps femoris
B)  hamstring
C)  gluteal
D)  rhomboid
E)  adductor

Question 2

The insertion end of the biceps brachii muscle of the anterior upper arm is

Accepted Answer

A)  at the proximal end of the muscle.
B)  at the distal end of the muscle.
C)  on the dorsal side of the muscle.
D)  on the lateral side of the muscle.
E)  the thumb.

Question 3

Damage to the pectoralis major would interfere with a person's ability to

Accepted Answer

A)  extend the forearm.
B)  abduct the humerus.
C)  Flexion of the humerus
D)  elevate the scapula.
E)  rotate the elbow.

Question 4

Which of the following is a spinal flexor?

Accepted Answer

A)  quadratus lumborum
B)  longus capitis
C)  longus colli
D)  All of the answers are correct.
E)  both the longus capitis and the longus colli

Question 5

Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "1 1."

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus anterior
B)  vastus lateralis
C)  soleus
D)  serratus anterior
E)  tibialis anterior

Question 6

The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the

Accepted Answer

A)  tensor fasciae latae.
B)  piriformis.
C)  gluteus minimus.
D)  gluteus medius.
E)  gluteus maximus.

Question 7

Which of the following originates on the medial epicondyle of the humerus?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexor carpi radialis
B)  flexor carpi ulnaris
C)  palmaris longus
D)  pronator teres
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 8

The spinous processes of the upper thoracic vertebrae are the origin of the

Accepted Answer

A)  levator scapulae.
B)  rhomboid major.
C)  trapezius.
D)  supraspinatus.
E)  rhomboid major and the trapezius.

Question 9

Walking requires the contraction of the

Accepted Answer

A)  external and internal obliques.
B)  tibialis anterior and the gastrocnemius.
C)  biceps femoris and biceps brachii.
D)  peroneus.
E)  latissimus dorsi and the sartorius

Question 10

A sesamoid bone occasionally found within the lateral head of the gastrocnemius is

Accepted Answer

A)  the patella.
B)  the fabella.
C)  the calcaneus.
D)  the tibialis.
E)  the hallux.

Question 11

Which of the following is the insertion of the triceps brachii?

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon process of the ulna
B)  infraglenoid tuberosity of the scapula
C)  lateral condyle of the humerus
D)  medial epicondyle of the humerus
E)  base of the second metacarpal

Question 12

Which of these muscles is a member of the quadriceps group?

Accepted Answer

A)  vastus lateralis
B)  vastus medialis
C)  vastus intermedius
D)  rectus femoris
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a muscle of the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

A)  supraspinatus
B)  infraspinatus
C)  teres minor
D)  subscapularis
E)  subclavius

Question 14

Which of the following are members of the hamstring group?

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps femoris and rectus femoris
B)  semimembranosus,semitendinosus,and gastrocnemius
C)  biceps femoris,semitendinosus,and semimembranosus
D)  adductor longus and adductor magnus
E)  gluteus maximus and rectus femoris

Question 15

A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found within or attached to the

Accepted Answer

A)  chin.
B)  cheek.
C)  jaw.
D)  tongue.
E)  lips.

Question 16

How do first-,second-,and third-class levers differ?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The muscle that inserts on the acromion and scapular spine is the

Accepted Answer

A)  serratus anterior.
B)  trapezius.
C)  sternocleidomastoid.
D)  pectoralis minor.
E)  levator scapulae.

Question 18

Which of the following is not primarily a muscle of facial expression?

Accepted Answer

A)  buccinator
B)  depressor labii
C)  risorius
D)  masseter
E)  mentalis

Question 19

Jill suffers a severe cut that severs the tendon that attaches the insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris.As a result of this injury,what action is difficult for her to perform?

Accepted Answer

A)  flex her forearm
B)  flex her elbow
C)  flex her ulna
D)  flex and adduct her hand
E)  flex her shoulder

Question 20

Which of the following muscles does not have an action that is antagonistic to the action of the brachialis muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  anconeus
B)  triceps brachii lateral head
C)  triceps brachii long head
D)  triceps brachii medial head
E)  brachioradialis

Exam 11: The Muscular System

The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the

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The insertion end of the biceps brachii muscle of the anterior upper arm is

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Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "1 1."

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Walking requires the contraction of the

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A sesamoid bone occasionally found within the lateral head of the gastrocnemius is

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The muscle that inserts on the acromion and scapular spine is the

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Which of the following is the insertion of the triceps brachii?

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Which of the following muscles does not have an action that is antagonistic to the action of the brachialis muscle?

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The spinous processes of the upper thoracic vertebrae are the origin of the

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Which of the following is not a muscle of the rotator cuff?

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Which of the following is a spinal flexor?

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Damage to the pectoralis major would interfere with a person's ability to

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Which of the following are members of the hamstring group?

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How do first-,second-,and third-class levers differ?

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Which of the following is not primarily a muscle of facial expression?

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A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found within or attached to the

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Which of these muscles is a member of the quadriceps group?

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Jill suffers a severe cut that severs the tendon that attaches the insertion of the flexor carpi ulnaris.As a result of this injury,what action is difficult for her to perform?

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The four prominent muscles on the anterior thigh comprise the ________ muscle group.

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Which of the following originates on the medial epicondyle of the humerus?

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