Question 1

The prime mover of elbow flexion is biceps brachii.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The quadriceps femoris group includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   vastus lateralis.
B)   vastus intermedius.
C)   vastus medialis.
D)   biceps femoris.

Question 3

What can you tell about a muscle whose name includes the word serratus?

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A)   It is located on the medial side of the body.
B)   Its appearance is serrated or jagged.
C)   It is a supinator.
D)   It is a large muscle.

Question 4

Match the following muscles with the correct number.
 
-Triceps brachii

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The answer of Match the following muscles with the correct...

Question 5

The masseter and temporalis muscles provide much of the force for:

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A)   chewing.
B)   swallowing.
C)   smiling.
D)   frowning.

Question 6

Match the following muscles with the correct number.
 
-Gastrocnemius

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The answer of Match the following muscles with the correct...

Question 7

Muscles that move the thumb will be named using the term:

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A)   superficialis.
B)   pollicis.
C)   digiti.
D)   carpi.

Question 8

Which of the following muscles is named for its action?

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A)   gluteus maximus
B)   adductor magnus
C)   biceps brachii
D)   deltoid

Question 9

Explain how the hamstring and quadriceps femoris groups work as antagonists to one another. What action depends on the coordination of these groups?

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The hamstring group flexes the leg at th...

Question 10

A football player sustained an injury to his hamstring group. What muscles belong to the hamstring group and what would be the effect of the injury on this group?

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The hamstring group consists of the bice...

Question 11

The medial rectus muscle and lateral rectus muscle pull the eye in the same direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which type of muscle works together with the agonist?

Accepted Answer

A)   antagonist
B)   synergist
C)   prime mover
D)   fixator

Question 13

During abdominal surgery, the surgeon makes a cut lateral to the linea alba. Discuss the location of the linea alba and the muscle that has been cut.

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The linea alba is a line of connective t...

Question 14

Identify the lateral rectus muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D

Question 15

Which of the following is the action of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Levator palpebrae superioris closes the eye.
B)   Levator palpebrae superioris elevates the eyebrow.
C)   Levator palpebrae superioris elevates, or opens, the upper eyelid.
D)   Levator palpebrae superioris lifts the scapula.

Question 16

The external urinary sphincter provides involuntary control of urination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the action of flexor carpi ulnaris?

Accepted Answer

A)   flex the wrist
B)   flex the thumb
C)   flex the little finger
D)   flex the index finger

Question 18

From superficial to deep, the three muscles of the lateral abdominal wall are:

Accepted Answer

A)   external oblique, internal oblique, rectus abdominis.
B)   external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis.
C)   rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique.
D)   transversus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique.

Question 19

Explain how a lever system can work at a mechanical disadvantage but still be useful in moving a load. What type of lever system fits this description?

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A lever system that operates with the lo...

Question 20

The vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius muscles insert on the:

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A)   patella and tibial tuberosity of the tibia.
B)   greater trochanter of the femur.
C)   superior margin of the acetabulum.
D)   linea aspera of the femur.

Exam 9: The Muscular System

A football player sustained an injury to his hamstring group. What muscles belong to the hamstring group and what would be the effect of the injury on this group?

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Muscles that move the thumb will be named using the term:

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What is the action of flexor carpi ulnaris?

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During abdominal surgery, the surgeon makes a cut lateral to the linea alba. Discuss the location of the linea alba and the muscle that has been cut.

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The external urinary sphincter provides involuntary control of urination.

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Match the following muscles with the correct number. -Triceps brachii

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From superficial to deep, the three muscles of the lateral abdominal wall are:

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Which of the following muscles is named for its action?

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What can you tell about a muscle whose name includes the word serratus?

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Explain how a lever system can work at a mechanical disadvantage but still be useful in moving a load. What type of lever system fits this description?

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The masseter and temporalis muscles provide much of the force for:

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The vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius muscles insert on the:

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The medial rectus muscle and lateral rectus muscle pull the eye in the same direction.

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Match the following muscles with the correct number. -Gastrocnemius

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Which of the following is the action of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle?

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Which type of muscle works together with the agonist?

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The prime mover of elbow flexion is biceps brachii.

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Identify the lateral rectus muscle.

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The quadriceps femoris group includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Explain how the hamstring and quadriceps femoris groups work as antagonists to one another. What action depends on the coordination of these groups?

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