Question 1

Which muscle abducts and flexes the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps femoris
B)  sartorius
C)  biceps femoris
D)  tensor fasciae latae
E)  gracilisF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The muscle shape that has the capacity to shorten to the greatest degree is

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A)  pennate.
B)  straight.
C)  orbicular.
D)  unipennate
E)  multipennate.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

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A)  scalenes
B)  diaphragm
C)  linea alba
D)  internal intercostals
E)  external intercostalsF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which back muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column?

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A)  erector spinae
B)  longissimus capitis
C)  interspinales
D)  multifidus
E)  psoas minorF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

If a man exercises by doing push-ups every day,he would strengthen or enlarge which of the following muscles?

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A)  supraspinatus
B)  gastrocnemius
C)  thenar muscles
D)  triceps brachii
E)  biceps brachiiF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is inserted on the calcaneus by the Achilles tendon?

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A)  tibialis posterior
B)  peroneus longus
C)  peroneus brevis
D)  extensor digitorum longus
E)  gastrocnemiusF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Of the following muscles of the thigh,which one does NOT pull the leg forward?

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A)  biceps femoris
B)  rectus femoris
C)  vastus lateralis
D)  vastus medialis
E)  vastus intermediusF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which muscle will depress the scapula or elevate the ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  levator scapulae
B)  serratus anterior
C)  pectoralis minor
D)  subclavius
E)  rhomboideus majorF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  sternocleidomastoid
B)  palatopharyngeus
C)  temporalis
D)  vocalis
E)  masseterF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 10

-What does "A" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  coracobrachialis
B)  deltoid
C)  pectoralis major
D)  biceps brachii
E)  serratus anteriorF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Contracting the right sternocleidomastoid muscle would

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A)  raise the head.
B)  lower the head.
C)  rotate the head toward the right.
D)  rotate the head toward the left.
E)  hyperextend the head.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the 10th to 12th ribs and rectus sheath?

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus abdominis
B)  external abdominal oblique
C)  internal abdominal oblique
D)  transversus abdominis
E)  quadratus lumborumF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 13

The abdominal muscle that has its origin at the pubic crest and symphysis pubis is the

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus abdominis.
B)  transversus abdominis.
C)  external abdominal oblique.
D)  internal abdominal oblique.
E)  linea alba.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  levator ani only.
B)  deep transverse perineum muscle.
C)  levator ani and coccygeus muscles.
D)  sphincter urethrae and sphincter ani muscles.
E)  coccygeus only.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The brachioradialis is named for its

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A)  function and orientation.
B)  origin and insertion.
C)  location and size.
D)  function and size.
E)  type and shape.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following is a posterior thigh muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps femoris
B)  sartorius
C)  biceps femoris
D)  tensor fasciae latae
E)  gracilisF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which thigh muscle adducts the thigh and flexes the knee?

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps femoris
B)  sartorius
C)  biceps femoris
D)  tensor fasciae latae
E)  gracilisF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The insertion is

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A)  a muscle working in opposition to another muscle.
B)  the end of the muscle where the action occurs.
C)  the muscle that does most of the movement.
D)  the stationary end of the muscle.
E)  a group of muscles that work together to cause movement.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

The orbicularis oculi muscle

Accepted Answer

A)  puckers the mouth for kissing.
B)  contributes to pouting.
C)  contributes to laughing and smiling.
D)  causes crow's feet wrinkles.
E)  raises the eyelid.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

-The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball.What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior oblique
B)  lateral rectus
C)  superior oblique
D)  superior rectus
E)  inferior rectusF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Contracting the right sternocleidomastoid muscle would

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Which of the following muscles is involved in swallowing?

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Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the 10th to 12th ribs and rectus sheath?

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Which of the following is a posterior thigh muscle?

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-What does "A" represent?

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Which of the following is inserted on the calcaneus by the Achilles tendon?

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The abdominal muscle that has its origin at the pubic crest and symphysis pubis is the

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Which thigh muscle adducts the thigh and flexes the knee?

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The brachioradialis is named for its

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The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the

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If a man exercises by doing push-ups every day,he would strengthen or enlarge which of the following muscles?

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The muscle shape that has the capacity to shorten to the greatest degree is

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Of the following muscles of the thigh,which one does NOT pull the leg forward?

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-The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball.What does "C" represent?

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The orbicularis oculi muscle

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The insertion is

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Which muscle will depress the scapula or elevate the ribs?

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Which back muscle extends and rotates the vertebral column?

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Which muscle abducts and flexes the thigh?

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Which of the following muscles contracts during forced expiration?

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