Question 1

What is tenosynovitis, and how is it caused?

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Question 2

Muscles that move the thigh and lower leg can be divided into two groups, muscles that come from the hips and those that come from the gluteal muscles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

With aging, connective tissue replaces some muscle fibers, causing decreased muscle strength.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The posterior arm muscle that extends the forearm is the:

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A)   biceps brachii.
B)   triceps brachii.
C)   supinator.
D)   brachialis.

Question 5

Which of the following muscles does not move the upper arm?

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A)   Pectoralis major
B)   Latissimus dorsi
C)   Deltoid
D)   Trapezius

Question 6

The soleus muscle is responsible for plantar flexion.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Both the pectoralis minor and the serratus anterior help hold or "fix" the scapula in place.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Muscles that move the forearm are found proximal to the elbow.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The muscle that raises or lowers the shoulders or shrugs them is the:

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A)   deltoid.
B)   latissimus dorsi.
C)   trapezius.
D)   pectoralis minor.

Question 10

Muscles maintain posture by the property of tonicity.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

The action of the brachialis muscle is to _____ the forearm.

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A)   flex
B)   extend
C)   pronate
D)   supinate

Question 12

When an athlete injures a muscle of the hamstring group, the injury is on the:

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A)   upper arm.
B)   posterior lower leg.
C)   posterior thigh.
D)   anterior thigh.

Question 13

In pushing (pressing)  a weight from shoulder height to above the head, which of the following muscles is least utilized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Triceps brachii
B)   Biceps brachii
C)   Deltoid

Question 14

Intrinsic foot muscles are responsible for movement of the ankle and foot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sartorius
B)   Peroneus longus
C)   Tibialis anterior
D)   Soleus

Question 16

Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the:

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A)   ulna and humerus.
B)   clavicle and scapula.
C)   humerus.
D)   ulna and radius.

Question 17

Extrinsic muscles of the hand originate in the wrist.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The maintenance of body posture depends only on skeletal muscles and bones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The respiratory, digestive, circulatory, excretory, and endocrine systems all contribute to the ability of muscles to maintain posture.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

All of the following muscles are part of the rotator cuff muscles except the:

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A)   deltoid.
B)   infraspinatus.
C)   supraspinatus.
D)   teres minor.

Exam 16: Appendicular Muscles

What is tenosynovitis, and how is it caused?

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Muscles that move the thigh and lower leg can be divided into two groups, muscles that come from the hips and those that come from the gluteal muscles.

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With aging, connective tissue replaces some muscle fibers, causing decreased muscle strength.

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The posterior arm muscle that extends the forearm is the:

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Which of the following muscles does not move the upper arm?

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The soleus muscle is responsible for plantar flexion.

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Both the pectoralis minor and the serratus anterior help hold or "fix" the scapula in place.

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Muscles that move the forearm are found proximal to the elbow.

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The muscle that raises or lowers the shoulders or shrugs them is the:

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Muscles maintain posture by the property of tonicity.

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The action of the brachialis muscle is to _____ the forearm.

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When an athlete injures a muscle of the hamstring group, the injury is on the:

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In pushing (pressing) a weight from shoulder height to above the head, which of the following muscles is least utilized?

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Intrinsic foot muscles are responsible for movement of the ankle and foot.

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Which of the following is not a muscle that moves the foot?

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Muscles that move the upper arm originate on the:

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Extrinsic muscles of the hand originate in the wrist.

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The maintenance of body posture depends only on skeletal muscles and bones.

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The respiratory, digestive, circulatory, excretory, and endocrine systems all contribute to the ability of muscles to maintain posture.

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All of the following muscles are part of the rotator cuff muscles except the:

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