Question 1

The infraspinatus has its insertion on the

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A)  greater tubercle of the humerus.
B)  tuberosity of the radius.
C)  lesser tubercle and intertubercular groove of the humerus.
D)  clavicle and scapula.
E)  vertebral border near the spine.

Question 2

Muscles visible at the body surface are often called

Accepted Answer

A)  internus.
B)  extrinsic.
C)  profundus.
D)  intrinsic.
E)  superficialis.

Question 3

Which of these phrases most aptly describes "muscle insertion"?

Accepted Answer

A)  broad tendon sheet
B)  connective tissue that surrounds a single muscle fiber
C)  tendon attachment that doesn't move
D)  tendon attachment that moves
E)  connective tissue that surrounds an entire muscle

Question 4

Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called

Accepted Answer

A)  internus.
B)  extrinsic.
C)  profundus.
D)  intrinsic.
E)  externus.

Question 5

The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following except

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A)  the angle of the muscle relative to the long axis of the body.
B)  the action of the muscle.
C)  the location of the muscle.
D)  structural characteristics of the muscle.
E)  the collagen content of the muscle.

Question 6

Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the

Accepted Answer

A)  semimembranosus.
B)  semitendinosus.
C)  vastus lateralis.
D)  gracilis.
E)  sartorius.

Question 7

In the musculoskeletal system,levers are formed by

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A)  ligament.
B)  tendon.
C)  joint.
D)  muscle.
E)  bone.

Question 8

If the anterior compartment of the lower leg was suffering from "compartment syndrome," which of these muscles would be at risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior
B)  gastrocnemius and soleus
C)  extensor digitorum longus
D)  tibialis anterior,extensor hallucis longus,and extensor digitorum longus
E)  rectus femoris and the adjacent vastus muscles

Question 9

The inferior ramus of the pubis is the origin and the medial tibia is the insertion of the ________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps femoris
B)  gracilis
C)  sartorius
D)  vastus intermedius
E)  piriformis

Question 10

When the fulcrum is located between the load and the force,it is called a ________ lever.

Accepted Answer

A)  first-class
B)  second-class
C)  third-class
D)  fourth-class
E)  compound

Question 11

The preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in infants that is part of the four muscles in the anterior thigh is the

Accepted Answer

A)  gluteus maximus.
B)  gluteus minimus.
C)  soleus.
D)  vastus lateralis.
E)  deltoid.

Question 12

________ muscle fibers pull in different directions,permitting different actions depending on stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergent
B)  Parallel
C)  Straight
D)  Pennate
E)  Circular

Question 13

Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "6."

Accepted Answer

A)  trapezius
B)  tensor fasciae latae
C)  latissimus dorsi
D)  adductor magnus
E)  rhomboid major

Question 14

Shelly gives her son an ice-cream cone.The boy grasps the cone with his right hand,opens his mouth,and begins to lick the ice cream.Which muscles does he use to perform these actions?

Accepted Answer

As the child grasps the ice-cream cone,h...

Question 15

Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "1 1."

Accepted Answer

A)  gracilis
B)  semitendinosus
C)  gluteus medius
D)  biceps femoris
E)  adductor magnus

Question 16

The ________ muscle allows you to look down.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

In a(n) ________ a portion of the stomach is forced upward through the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  impingement syndrome
B)  myalgia
C)  gastritis
D)  diaphragmatic hernia
E)  tetany

Question 18

The insertion of the flexor hallucis longus is

Accepted Answer

A)  above the femoral condyles.
B)  the superior surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
C)  the inferior surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
D)  the lateral condyle of the tibia and anterior surface of the fibula.
E)  the posterior surface of the medial condyle of the tibia.

Question 19

Which of the following describes the action of the digastric muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevates the larynx
B)  elevates the larynx and depresses the mandible
C)  depresses the larynx
D)  depresses and retracts the tongue
E)  elevates the mandible

Question 20

Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A)  supinator
B)  brachioradialis
C)  brachialis
D)  pronator teres
E)  palmaris longus

Exam 11: The Muscular System

The ________ muscle allows you to look down.

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The inferior ramus of the pubis is the origin and the medial tibia is the insertion of the ________ muscle.

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Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called

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Which of these phrases most aptly describes "muscle insertion"?

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Muscles visible at the body surface are often called

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Shelly gives her son an ice-cream cone.The boy grasps the cone with his right hand,opens his mouth,and begins to lick the ice cream.Which muscles does he use to perform these actions?

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When the fulcrum is located between the load and the force,it is called a ________ lever.

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Which of the following describes the action of the digastric muscle?

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In a(n) ________ a portion of the stomach is forced upward through the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity.

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Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "7."

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Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "6."

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The preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in infants that is part of the four muscles in the anterior thigh is the

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Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the

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________ muscle fibers pull in different directions,permitting different actions depending on stimulation.

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If the anterior compartment of the lower leg was suffering from "compartment syndrome," which of these muscles would be at risk of injury?

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The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following except

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Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "1 1."

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The insertion of the flexor hallucis longus is

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In the musculoskeletal system,levers are formed by

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The infraspinatus has its insertion on the

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