Question 1

Which of the following is inserted on the calcaneus by the Achilles tendon?

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A)   tibialis posterior
B)   peroneus longus
C)   peroneus brevis
D)   extensor digitorum longus
E)   gastrocnemiusF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

If abdominal muscles are contracted while the vertebral column is fixed this will aid in

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A)   vomiting.
B)   childbirth.
C)   urination.
D)   defecation.
E)   All of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Which muscle will elevate the scapula?

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A)   levator scapulae
B)   serratus anterior
C)   pectoralis minor
D)   subclavius
E)   rhomboideus majorF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

The insertion 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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

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A)   biceps femoris
B)   rectus femoris
C)   vastus lateralis
D)   vastus medialis
E)   vastus intermediusF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Skeletal muscles

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A)   cross at least two joints.
B)   extend from a joint to a bone.
C)   extend from one joint to another joint.
D)   extend from one bone to another bone.
E)   do not involve joints.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

A muscle that extends both the wrist and the index finger is the

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A)   extensor indicis.
B)   extensor carpi ulnaris.
C)   extensor pollicis longus.
D)   extensor carpi radialis longus.
E)   extensor digiti minimi.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following muscles is used when walking on your tiptoes?

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A)   gastrocnemius
B)   tibialis anterior
C)   peroneus tertius
D)   extensor digitorum longus
E)   calcaneal tendonF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 9

-Label muscle "B" on the diagram.

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A)   orbicularis oculi
B)   temporalis
C)   trapezius
D)   sternocleidomastoid
E)   masseterF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

A tennis player complains of severe pain in the shoulder when serving or returning an overhead volley. Which of the rotator cuff muscles is probably damaged?

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A)   infraspinatus
B)   subscapularis
C)   supraspinatus
D)   teres major
E)   deltoidF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

-What does "D" represent?

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A)   coracobrachialis
B)   deltoid
C)   pectoralis major
D)   biceps brachii
E)   serratus anteriorF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following muscles flexes the wrist?

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A)   anconeus
B)   coracobrachialis
C)   flexor pollicis brevis
D)   extensor carpi radialis brevis
E)   flexor carpi radialisF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the rectus femoris?

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A)   sartorius
B)   biceps femoris
C)   vastus intermedius
D)   gracilis
E)   vastus lateralisF) B) 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) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

The major movement produced during quiet breathing is accomplished by the

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A)   scalenes.
B)   diaphragm.
C)   external intercostals.
D)   internal intercostals.
E)   transverses thoracis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

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) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Which muscle dorsiflexes and inverts the foot?

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A)   tibialis anterior
B)   soleus
C)   extensor digitorum longus
D)   extensor hallicus longus
E)   fibularis brevisF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

If a person drums their fingers on the table, they would be using which of the following muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   interossei palmaris
B)   flexor carpi ulnaris
C)   flexor carpi radialis
D)   flexor digitorum profundus
E)   extensor carpi radialis longusF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 20

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)   fixator.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Exam 10: Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Which muscle will elevate the scapula?

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Which of the following is inserted on the calcaneus by the Achilles tendon?

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Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is NOT part of the quadriceps group?

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-Label muscle "B" on the diagram.

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A tennis player complains of severe pain in the shoulder when serving or returning an overhead volley. Which of the rotator cuff muscles is probably damaged?

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-What does "D" represent?

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Which of the following muscles moves the scapula?

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The insertion is

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If abdominal muscles are contracted while the vertebral column is fixed this will aid in

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Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the rectus femoris?

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Which of the following muscles is used when walking on your tiptoes?

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The major movement produced during quiet breathing is accomplished by the

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Skeletal muscles

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A muscle that extends both the wrist and the index finger is the

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

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Which muscle dorsiflexes and inverts the foot?

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If a person drums their fingers on the table, they would be using which of the following muscles?

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The levator palpebrae superioris muscle

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Which of the following muscles flexes the wrist?

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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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