Question 1

The inferior ramus of the pubis is the origin and the medial tibia is the insertion of the ________ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps femoris
B)  gracilis
C)  sartorius
D)  vastus intermedius
E)  piriformis

Question 2

The preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in infants that is part of the four muscles in the anterior thigh is the

Accepted Answer

A)  gluteus maximus.
B)  gluteus minimus.
C)  soleus.
D)  vastus lateralis.
E)  deltoid.

Question 3

When the fulcrum is located between the load and the force,it is called a ________ lever.

Accepted Answer

A)  first-class
B)  second-class
C)  third-class
D)  fourth-class
E)  compound

Question 4

In a(n) ________ a portion of the stomach is forced upward through the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  impingement syndrome
B)  myalgia
C)  gastritis
D)  diaphragmatic hernia
E)  tetany

Question 5

Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "1 1."

Accepted Answer

A)  gracilis
B)  semitendinosus
C)  gluteus medius
D)  biceps femoris
E)  adductor magnus

Question 6

The infraspinatus has its insertion on the

Accepted Answer

A)  greater tubercle of the humerus.
B)  tuberosity of the radius.
C)  lesser tubercle and intertubercular groove of the humerus.
D)  clavicle and scapula.
E)  vertebral border near the spine.

Question 7

Which of the following describes the action of the digastric muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  elevates the larynx
B)  elevates the larynx and depresses the mandible
C)  depresses the larynx
D)  depresses and retracts the tongue
E)  elevates the mandible

Question 8

Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "6."

Accepted Answer

A)  trapezius
B)  tensor fasciae latae
C)  latissimus dorsi
D)  adductor magnus
E)  rhomboid major

Question 9

________ muscle fibers pull in different directions,permitting different actions depending on stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Convergent
B)  Parallel
C)  Straight
D)  Pennate
E)  Circular

Question 10

Shelly gives her son an ice-cream cone.The boy grasps the cone with his right hand,opens his mouth,and begins to lick the ice cream.Which muscles does he use to perform these actions?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Muscles visible at the body surface are often called

Accepted Answer

A)  internus.
B)  extrinsic.
C)  profundus.
D)  intrinsic.
E)  superficialis.

Question 12

The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  the angle of the muscle relative to the long axis of the body.
B)  the action of the muscle.
C)  the location of the muscle.
D)  structural characteristics of the muscle.
E)  the collagen content of the muscle.

Question 13

Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called

Accepted Answer

A)  internus.
B)  extrinsic.
C)  profundus.
D)  intrinsic.
E)  externus.

Question 14

Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the

Accepted Answer

A)  semimembranosus.
B)  semitendinosus.
C)  vastus lateralis.
D)  gracilis.
E)  sartorius.

Question 15

The insertion of the flexor hallucis longus is

Accepted Answer

A)  above the femoral condyles.
B)  the superior surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
C)  the inferior surface of the distal phalanx of the great toe.
D)  the lateral condyle of the tibia and anterior surface of the fibula.
E)  the posterior surface of the medial condyle of the tibia.

Question 16

In the musculoskeletal system,levers are formed by

Accepted Answer

A)  ligament.
B)  tendon.
C)  joint.
D)  muscle.
E)  bone.

Question 17

If the anterior compartment of the lower leg was suffering from "compartment syndrome," which of these muscles would be at risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior
B)  gastrocnemius and soleus
C)  extensor digitorum longus
D)  tibialis anterior,extensor hallucis longus,and extensor digitorum longus
E)  rectus femoris and the adjacent vastus muscles

Question 18

Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles
Use Figure 11-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the muscle labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A)  supinator
B)  brachioradialis
C)  brachialis
D)  pronator teres
E)  palmaris longus

Question 19

The ________ muscle allows you to look down.

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior rectus
B)  medial rectus
C)  lateral rectus
D)  superior rectus
E)  inferior oblique

Question 20

Which of these phrases most aptly describes "muscle insertion"?

Accepted Answer

A)  broad tendon sheet
B)  connective tissue that surrounds a single muscle fiber
C)  tendon attachment that doesn't move
D)  tendon attachment that moves
E)  connective tissue that surrounds an entire muscle

Exam 11: The Muscular System

Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "1 1."

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Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the

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Which of these phrases most aptly describes "muscle insertion"?

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The insertion of the flexor hallucis longus is

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If the anterior compartment of the lower leg was suffering from "compartment syndrome," which of these muscles would be at risk of injury?

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The preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in infants that is part of the four muscles in the anterior thigh is the

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Muscles visible at the body surface are often called

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The ________ muscle allows you to look down.

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In a(n) ________ a portion of the stomach is forced upward through the diaphragm and into the thoracic cavity.

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Which of the following describes the action of the digastric muscle?

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Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called

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The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following except

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In the musculoskeletal system,levers are formed by

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When the fulcrum is located between the load and the force,it is called a ________ lever.

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________ muscle fibers pull in different directions,permitting different actions depending on stimulation.

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Shelly gives her son an ice-cream cone.The boy grasps the cone with his right hand,opens his mouth,and begins to lick the ice cream.Which muscles does he use to perform these actions?

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Figure 11-1 Major Anterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "7."

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Figure 11-2 Major Posterior Skeletal Muscles Use Figure 11-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the muscle labeled "6."

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The inferior ramus of the pubis is the origin and the medial tibia is the insertion of the ________ muscle.

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