KIN 325 FINAL
From medial to lateral, the erector spina muscles are:
(medial) spinalis, longissimus, iliocostalis (lateral)
T/F: The insertion of the brachioradialis muscle is on the proximal end of the radius at the styloid process.
FALSE
T/F: the elbow joint is a hinge-type joint that allows only internal and external rotations
FALSE
T/F: the flexor digitorum superficially muscle performs its action in the frontal plane
FALSE
T/F: the head of the radius has a large amount of contact with the capitulum of the humerus at the radiocapitellar joint.
FALSE
T/F: the human wrist and hand have more than 30 muscles, 11 of which are intrinsic
FALSE
T/F: the origin of the rhomboid muscles is the spinous processes of the last cervical and the first seven thoracic vertebrae.
FALSE
T/F: the teres ligament is located anteromedially and inferiorly and slightly limits adduction.
FALSE
T/F: the olecranon process is located on the medial aspect of the ulna
FALSE (location on the posterior portion)
T/F: the insertion of the brachialis muscle is on the coracoid process of the ulna.
FALSE: (it's on the coronoid process)
T/F: The insertion of the pectoralis minor muscle is on the coronoid process of the scapula.
FALSE: (it's the coracoid process)
T/F: posterior dislocations occur frequently at the glenohumeral joint.
FALSE: (they occur more anteriorly)
T/F: six pairs of ribs attach directly to the sternum via a separate costal cartilage.
FALSE: seven pairs of ribs
T/F: Most of the movement that occurs in the spinal column occurs in the cervical and the thoracic regions of the spine.
False
What performs flexion of the thumb?
Flexor pollicis longus muscle
When performing the up portion of the sit-up with rotation to the left, which of the following muscles are utilized the most?
Left internal oblique abdominal, right external oblique abdominal
What is the origin of the flexor digitorum profundus muscle?
Proximal three-fourths of the anterior and medial ulna
Which muscle is not strengthened during a sit up?
Quadratus Lumborum (most internal abdominal)
Which of the following muscles contracts concentrically to cause extension of the head, right cervical rotation, and right cervical lateral flexion?
Right splenius capitis
What is not correct regarding the knee joint proper?
Sometimes referred to as a trochoginglymus joint because of internal and external rotation occurring when in full extension
T/F: The levator scapulae muscle inserts on the medial border of the scapula from the superior angle to the scapular spine.
TRUE
T/F: the clavicular head of the pectoralis major muscle is innervated by the lateral pectoral nerve arising from C5, C6, and C7.
TRUE
T/F: the extensors of the wrist include, from lateral to medial, the extensor carpi radialis longus, extensor carpi radialis brevis, and extensor carpi ulnaris.
TRUE
T/F: the femoral nerve arises from the posterior division of the lumbar plexus and innervates the anterior muscles of the thigh.
TRUE
T/F: the insertion of the biceps brachii muscle is on the tuberosity of the radius and bicipital aponeurosis.
TRUE
T/F: the origin of the deltoid muscle includes the anterior lateral third of the clavicle and the lateral aspect of the acromion.
TRUE
T/F: the serratus anterior muscles perform abduction to a transverse plane of motion.
TRUE
T/F: the trapezius muscles can perform adduction in a transverse plane of motion when activated.
TRUE
Which of the following muscles inserts on the triangular space at the base of the scapular spine?
The trapezius muscle
Which of the following is a salient feature of the upper fibers of the trapezius muscle?
They assist in extension of the head due to their origin on the base of the skull.
What is not a factor that contributes to the injury rate of the glenohumeral joint?
Tight configurations of ligaments
An action common to the latissimus dorsi, teres major, and the lower pectoralis major muscle is:
adduction
Nearly all movement of the spinal column takes place within the two supportive structures known as the _____ and _____ regions.
cervical; thoracic
the gluteus maximus muscle originates on the posterior one-fourth of the crest of the ilium, posterior surface of the sacrum and _____ near the ilium, and fascia of the lumbar area.
coccyx
The primary movers in cervical spine extension (against resistance) are the:
erector spinae
Spinous processes prevent extreme:
extension
the gluteus maximus muscle is stretched in the supine position with full hip flexion to the ipsilateral axilla and then to the contralateral axilla with the knee in _____.
extension
What is the primary action of the latissimus dorsi muscle?
extension of the glenohumeral joint
An action common to the teres minor and the infraspinatus muscles is _____.
external rotation
What is a key application of the serratus anterior muscle?
it is used strongly in doing push-ups, especially in the last 5 go 10 degrees motion
The only uniarticular knee flexor is the:
popliteus
Which of the following muscles is best stretched by using a partner to grasp the wrist and passively take the forearm into extreme supination?
pronator quadratus muscle
The insertion of the __________ muscle is on the posteromedial surface of the medial tibial condyle.
semimembranosus
Of the three hamstring muscles, the ________ inserts on the medial aspect of the knee and therefore causes weak ________ at the knee
semimembranosus; internal rotation
Which muscle of the shoulder joint is located on the posterior surface of the scapula?
supraspinatus
What is the broadest muscle of the back? (sometimes referred to as swimmers muscle)
the latissimus dorsi muscle
Which of the following statements is correct regarding trunk movement at the lumbar spine?
the lumbar spine extends 20 to 30 degrees
The most palpable shoulder girdle muscle is the
trapezius muscle
Of the 4 quadriceps muscles, this muscle may play the greatest role in preventing knee valgus torque
vastus medialis
