A&P Topic #10

In order for both eyes to direct their gaze to the right, which of the following muscles are used?: (1) Right lateral rectus (2) Right medial rectus (3) Left lateral rectus (4) Left medial rectus 1 and 3 2 and 4 2 and 3 1 and 4 1,2,3

1 & 4

A synergist is: A muscle working in opposition to another muscle The end of the muscle where the action occurs The muscle that does most of the movement The stationary end of the muscle A group of muscles that work together to cause movement

A group of muscles that work together to cause movement

An antagonist is: A muscle working in opposition to another muscle The end of the muscle where the action occurs The muscle that does most of the movement The stationary end of the muscle A group of muscles that work together to cause movement

A muscle working in opposition to another muscle

All of the following muscles are rotators of the arm. Which is a lateral rotator of the arm? Pectoralis major Latissimus dorsi Teres major Deltoid Coracobrachialis

Deltoid

The term "shin splints" is associated with: Injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior Stress fractures of the fibula 2 to 5 cm distal to the knee Posterior compartment syndrome Injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis posterior RICE

Injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibalis anterior

The type of muscle that can contract with the greatest force is the: Straight Orbicular Triangular Rhomboidal Pennate

Pennate

The orbicularis oris muscle: Puckers the mouth for kissing Contributes to pouting Contributes to laughing and smiling Causes crow's feet wrinkles Raises the eyelid

Puckers the mouth for kissing

Which of the following is the longest muscle in the body?: Quadriceps femoris Sartorius Biceps femoris Tenor fasciae latae Gracilis

Sartorius

The type of muscle that functions as a sphincter is: Pennate Straight Orbicular Rhombohedral Unipennate Multipennate

Straight

The themar muscles are involved in controlling the _______; the hypothenar muscles control the ______: Index finger; little finger Thumb; little finger Ring finger; thumb Thumb; index finger Index finger; thumb

Thumb; little finger

Of the following muscles of the leg, which one is on the anterior side of the leg? Gastrocnemius Soleus Tibialis anterior Tibialis posterior Peroneus Longus

Tibialis anterior

Which abdominal wall muscle inserts on the xiphoid process & the linea alba?: Rectus abdominis External abdominal oblique Internal abdominal oblique Transversus abdominis quadratus lumborum

Transversus Abdominis

If a man exercises by doing push-ups every day, he would strengthen or enlarge which of the following muscles?: Supraspinatus Gastrocnemius Thenar Muscles Triceps Brachii Biceps Brachii

Triceps brachii

Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one does NOT pull the leg forward?: Biceps femoris Rectus femoris Vastus lateralis Vastus medialis Vastus intermedius

Biceps Femoris

Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the rectus femoris? Sartorius Biceps femoris Vastus intermedius Gracilis Vastus lateralis

Biceps Femoris

Triangular muscles, like the pectoralis major are also called _______ muscles: Bipennate Circular Convergent Parallel

Convergent

Which back muscle inserts on the ribs and vertebrae? Erector spinae Longissimus capitis Interspinales Multifidus Psoas minor

Erector spinae

Which of the following muscles flexes the wrist?: Anconeus Coracobrachialis Flexor pollicis brevis Extensor carpi radialis brevis Flexor carpi radialis

Flexor Carpi Radialis

If a person drums their fingers on the table, they would be using which of the following muscles?: Interossei palmaris Flexor carpi ulnaris Flexor carpi radialis Flexor digitorum profundus Extensor carpi radialis longus

Flexor Digitorum Profundus

List the arrangement of components found in a third-class lever.: Weight-fulcrum-pull Fulcrum-pull-weight Fulcrum-weight-pull

Fulcrum-pull-weight

Which of the following is inserted on the calcaneus by the Achilies tendon? Tibialis posterior Peroneus longus Peroneus brevis Extensor digitorum longus Gastrocnemius

Gastrocnemius

The bulge of the calf is caused by the ______ & _______ muscles: Sartorius; piriformis Gastrocnemius; soleus Peroneus longus; plantaris Exterior hallucis longus; flexor hallucius longus Calcaneal; peroneal

Gastrocnemius; Soleus

When you say "ah" and stick out your tongue, which muscle do you use? Genioglossus Hyoglossus Styloglossus Palatoglossus Stylohyoid

Genioglossus

Which thigh muscle adducts the thigh and flexes the knee? Quadriceps femoris Sartorius Biceps femoris Tensor fasciae latae Gracilis

Gracilis

The biceps femoris is part of the: Hamstrings Quadriceps group Anterior thigh compartment Medial thigh compartment Thigh and hip adductors

Hamstrings

The term 'Shin Splints' is associated with: Injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior Stress fractures of the fibula 2 to 5 cm distal to the knee Posterior compartment syndrome Injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis posterior RICE

Injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis anterior.

When a skeletal muscle contracts to cause a given movement, the more movable end of attachment of the muscle is termed its: Origin Insertion Antagonist Synergist Unipennate

Insertion

What back muscle originates on the vertebral spinous processes? Erector spinae Longissimus capitis Interspinales Multifidus Psoas Minor

Interspinales

Which back muscle extends the head?: Erector spinae Longissimus capitis Interspinales Multifidus Psoas minor

Logissimus capitis

Raising the eyebrows is the action of the _______ muscles: Auricular Procerus Occipitofrontalis Levator palpebrae superioris Temporalis

Occipitofrontalis