Question 1

In a whiplash injury,the neck undergoes forced hyperextension then hyperflexion,injuring multiple muscles in the neck.Which of the following muscles would be injured during the hyperextension phase of the injury?

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A)   Trapezius
B)   Splenius capitis
C)   Sternocleidomastoid
D)   Semispinalis capitis
E)   Levator scapulaeF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

A skydiver's parachute fails to deploy.After some struggle,his reserve chute deploys in time to save his life.However,his landing is harder than normal and he feels his knee slightly hyperextend.He shakes it off and goes about his normal routine.Later that day he begins experiencing knee pain.Two days later he notices that his knee "pops" when he crouches and soon discovers he has dislocated his femur on the knee.What muscle was likely injured initially?

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A)   Popliteus
B)   Tensor fasciae latae
C)   Soleus
D)   Sartorius
E)   Quadriceps femorisF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

The serratus anterior is innervated by which nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)   Accessory
B)   Dorsal scapular
C)   Long thoracic
D)   Lateral pectoral
E)   AxillaryF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

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A)   Soleus
B)   Adductor longus
C)   Piriformis
D)   Vastus medialis
E)   SemimembranosusF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

When a nurse draws blood,it is not uncommon for the needle to penetrate which muscle near the cubital region?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pronator quadratus
B)   Semimembranosus
C)   Pronator teres
D)   Buccinator
E)   SupinatorF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called ___________.

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A)   compartments
B)   fascicles
C)   retinacula
D)   aponeuroses
E)   groupsF) A) and B)
G) D) and E) B

Question 7

Which of the following extensors of the head is the most superficial?

Accepted Answer

A)   Trapezius
B)   Semispinalis capitis
C)   Splenius capitis
D)   Sternocleidomastoid
E)   TemporalisF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

A clinician induces contraction of the gastrocnemius and soleus and notices that the foot does not plantar flex as expected.Which of the following would be a logical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peroneal nerve injury
B)   Ruptured calcaneal tendon
C)   Anterior compartment syndrome
D)   Shinsplints
E)   Lateral plantar nerve injuryF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The palatoglossus is innervated by which nerve(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypoglossal
B)   Accessory
C)   Vagus
D)   Hypoglossal and accessory
E)   Accessory and vagalF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pectoralis major
B)   Trapezius
C)   Teres minor
D)   Diaphragm
E)   DeltoidF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

In lifting a heavy weight from the floor,one should use the power of the __________ in order to avoid straining the lower back.

Accepted Answer

A)   biceps brachii and brachialis
B)   gastrocnemius and soleus
C)   external and internal abdominal obliques
D)   knee and hip extensors
E)   trapezius and latissimus dorsiF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Groups of muscles are separated by which of the following?

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A)   Epimysium
B)   Fascicles
C)   Perimysium
D)   Fascia
E)   EndomysiumF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) D

Question 13

The study of the muscular system is known as __________.

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A)   kinesiology
B)   pathophysiology
C)   myology
D)   biology
E)   neurologyF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

The deepest muscle of the abdominal wall is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   transverse abdominal
B)   internal oblique
C)   rectus abdominis
D)   latissimus dorsi
E)   pectoralis minorF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Tennis elbow is a common term describing injury to the attachment of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extensor hallucis longus
B)   Pronator quadratus
C)   Extensor carpi radialis longus
D)   Subscapularis
E)   Flexor digitorum profundusF) C) and D)
G) D) and E) C

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which muscle is innervated by the tibial nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)   Extensor digitorum longus
B)   Tibialis anterior
C)   Semimembranosus
D)   Fibularis longus
E)   Vastus lateralisF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following describes muscular tissue emerging directly from bone rather than being separated from it by an obvious tendon?

Accepted Answer

A)   Direct attachment
B)   Indirect attachment
C)   Inverted attachment
D)   AponeurosisE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which muscle(s) of respiration is(are) innervated by the phrenic nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)   Diaphragm
B)   External intercostals
C)   Internal intercostals
D)   Innermost intercostals
E)   Pectoralis majorF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The semitendinosus is an example of what muscle shape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Triangular
B)   Fusiform
C)   Sphincter
D)   Convergent
E)   PennateF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 10: The Muscular System

In a whiplash injury,the neck undergoes forced hyperextension then hyperflexion,injuring multiple muscles in the neck.Which of the following muscles would be injured during the hyperextension phase of the injury?

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The serratus anterior is innervated by which nerve?

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Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

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When a nurse draws blood,it is not uncommon for the needle to penetrate which muscle near the cubital region?

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Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called ___________.

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Which of the following extensors of the head is the most superficial?

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A clinician induces contraction of the gastrocnemius and soleus and notices that the foot does not plantar flex as expected.Which of the following would be a logical diagnosis?

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The palatoglossus is innervated by which nerve(s) ?

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Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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In lifting a heavy weight from the floor,one should use the power of the __________ in order to avoid straining the lower back.

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Groups of muscles are separated by which of the following?

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The deepest muscle of the abdominal wall is the __________.

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Tennis elbow is a common term describing injury to the attachment of which of the following?

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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 muscle is innervated by the tibial nerve?

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The semitendinosus is an example of what muscle shape?

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The serratus anterior is innervated by which nerve?

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Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

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Which of the following extensors of the head is the most superficial?

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A clinician induces contraction of the gastrocnemius and soleus and notices that the foot does not plantar flex as expected.Which of the following would be a logical diagnosis?

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The palatoglossus is innervated by which nerve(s) ?

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Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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In lifting a heavy weight from the floor,one should use the power of the __________ in order to avoid straining the lower back.

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Groups of muscles are separated by which of the following?

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The deepest muscle of the abdominal wall is the __________.

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Tennis elbow is a common term describing injury to the attachment of which of the following?

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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 muscle is innervated by the tibial nerve?

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Which of the following describes muscular tissue emerging directly from bone rather than being separated from it by an obvious tendon?

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Which muscle(s) of respiration is(are) innervated by the phrenic nerve?

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