Question 1

The levator palpebrae superioris muscle

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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) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is a group of four muscles in the anterior thigh?

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A)   Quadriceps femoris
B)   Sartorius
C)   Biceps femoris
D)   Tensor fasciae latae
E)   GracilisF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

-The figure illustrates muscles of the anterior surface of the body. What does "B" represent?

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A)   Coracobrachialis
B)   Deltoid
C)   Pectoralis major
D)   Biceps brachii
E)   Serratus anteriorF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

The rotator cuff muscles

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A)   fix the scapula in place.
B)   attach the arm to the thorax.
C)   attach the clavicle to the humerus.
D)   hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
E)   attach at the distal end of the humerus.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Raising the eyebrows is the action of the ________ muscle.

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A)   auricular
B)   procerus
C)   occipitofrontalis
D)   levator palpebrae superioris
E)   temporalisF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The extensor pollicis brevis moves the ________.

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A)   forearm
B)   fingers
C)   thumb
D)   retinaculum
E)   palmF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 7

The prime mover 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 E)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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A)   Pectoralis major
B)   Trapezius
C)   Teres minor
D)   Diaphragm
E)   DeltoidF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The muscles of the anterior group of forearm muscles are primarily ________.

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A)   flexors
B)   extensors
C)   abductors
D)   adductors
E)   supinatorsF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which abdominal wall muscle is the most superficial of the oblique muscles?

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A)   Rectus abdominis
B)   External abdominal oblique
C)   Internal abdominal oblique
D)   Transversus abdominis
E)   Quadratus lumborumF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

After taking their wedding vows, a bride and groom often ceremonially use which of the following muscles before walking away from the altar?

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A)   Depressor anguli oris
B)   Orbicularis oris
C)   Levator labii superioris
D)   Platysma
E)   Quadriceps femorisF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following muscles is found in the lateral compartment of the leg?

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A)   Plantaris
B)   Tibialis anterior
C)   Fibularis longus
D)   Extensor digitorum longus
E)   SoleusF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Which muscle everts and plantar flexes the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tibialis anterior
B)   Soleus
C)   Extensor digitorum longus
D)   Extensor hallicus longus
E)   Fibularis brevisF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following muscles moves the scapula?

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A)   Trapezius
B)   Biceps brachii
C)   Latissimus dorsi
D)   Pectoralis major
E)   Triceps brachiiF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

The sternocleidomastoid muscle extends from the mastoid process of the temporal bone to the sternum and medial clavicle. When both sternocleidomastoid muscles contract, the head is flexed. The end of the muscle that connects to the sternum is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   origin
B)   belly
C)   body
D)   insertion
E)   fixatorF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "D"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orbicularis oculi
B)   Temporalis
C)   Trapezius
D)   Sternocleidomastoid
E)   MasseterF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "E"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Orbicularis oculi
B)   Temporalis
C)   Trapezius
D)   Sternocleidomastoid
E)   MasseterF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

A male sustains a crushing injury to his foot. After weeks of care, he begins to notice that he cannot bend the little toe on his right foot. Which of the following would be a logical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Atrophy of the flexor hallucis brevis
B)   Atrophy of the fibularis brevis
C)   Atrophy of the soleus
D)   Atrophy of the flexor digiti minimi brevis
E)   Atrophy of the adductor hallucisF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is found in the posterior group of forearm muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Palmaris longus
B)   Flexor carpi radialis
C)   Abductor pollicis longus
D)   Flexor digitorum profundus
E)   Flexor digitorum superficialisF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

-The figure illustrates muscles of the anterior surface of the body. What does "B" represent?

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

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-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "D"?

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Which of the following is a group of four muscles in the anterior thigh?

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Which of the following muscles is found in the lateral compartment of the leg?

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The muscles of the anterior group of forearm muscles are primarily ________.

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The rotator cuff muscles

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Raising the eyebrows is the action of the ________ muscle.

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-The figure illustrates a lateral view muscles of the head and neck. Which muscle is indicated by "E"?

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The extensor pollicis brevis moves the ________.

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The prime mover is

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The sternocleidomastoid muscle extends from the mastoid process of the temporal bone to the sternum and medial clavicle. When both sternocleidomastoid muscles contract, the head is flexed. The end of the muscle that connects to the sternum is the ________.

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Which abdominal wall muscle is the most superficial of the oblique muscles?

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Which of the following is found in the posterior group of forearm muscles?

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Which muscle everts and plantar flexes the foot?

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After taking their wedding vows, a bride and groom often ceremonially use which of the following muscles before walking away from the altar?

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Which of the following muscles moves the scapula?

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The levator palpebrae superioris muscle

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Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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A male sustains a crushing injury to his foot. After weeks of care, he begins to notice that he cannot bend the little toe on his right foot. Which of the following would be a logical diagnosis?

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