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The large muscle of the posterior compartment of the leg is the


A) Posterior tibialis
B) Soleus
C) Plantaris
D) Gastrocnemius

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Muscles that move the arm are found on the anterior and posterior trunk.

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Which pelvic floor muscle elevates the anus and supports pelvic viscera?


A) Levator ani
B) Gluteus maximus
C) Coccygeus
D) Bulbospongiosus

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The most versatile muscle of the shoulder is the latissimus dorsi.

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Anterior forearm muscles act to ______ the wrist and fingers.


A) Extend
B) Supinate
C) Pronate
D) Flex

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A group of muscles that work together to produce a movement are called


A) Agonists
B) Antagonists
C) Synergists
D) Fixators

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Which facial muscle will raise the eyebrows and wrinkle the forehead skin?


A) Orbicularis oculi
B) Zygomaticus major
C) Occipitofrontalis
D) Levator anguli oris

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The brachioradialis muscle would be named for its


A) Location
B) Origin and insertion
C) Orientation of fascicule
D) Function

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Muscles located on the upper arm act on the _______ for movement.


A) Forearm
B) Wrist
C) Arm (upper)
D) Chest

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Extrinsic foot muscles are found within the foot and perform foot and toe movements.

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Which of the following muscles is NOT involved in pouting?


A) Levator palpebrae
B) Mentalis
C) Depressor anguli oris
D) Depressor labii inferioris

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the abdominal wall muscles?


A) Compress the abdomen
B) Flex and rotate the vertebral column
C) Depress the thorax
D) Extend the vertebral column

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Which of the following is NOT part of the erector spinae muscle group?


A) Splenius capitis
B) Iliocostalis
C) Longissimum
D) Spinalis

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Which of the following abdominal muscles does NOT flex the vertebral column?


A) External abdominal oblique
B) Transverse abdominis
C) Internal abdominal oblique
D) Rectus abdominis

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The moving point of attachment of a muscle is called the


A) Action
B) Origin
C) Fixed end
D) Insertion

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