Appendicular muscles

The quadriceps femoris has four heads.Select the exception. A)Rectus femoris B)Biceps femoris C)Vastus lateralis D)Vastus intermedius E)Vastus medialis

B)Biceps femoris

A muscle not innervated by a plantar nerve is the A)extensor digitorum brevis. B)flexor digitorum brevis. C)lumbricals. D)flexor hallucis brevis. E)plantar interossei.

A)extensor digitorum brevis.

Of these muscles,the one not involved in extending the leg is the A)gracilis. B)rectus femoris. C)vastus lateralis. D)vastus medialis. E)vastus intermedius.

A)gracilis.

The __________ muscles of the foot both originate and insert within the foot. A)intrinsic B)extrinsic C)intrinsic and extrinsic

A)intrinsic

The pronator teres and pronator quadratus cause pronation of the forearm.What muscle opposes this movement? A)Pectoralis major B)Subscapularis C)Supinator D)Biceps brachii E)Triceps brachii

C)Supinator

All of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint insert somewhere on the humerus,except one.Which one? A)Coracobrachialis B)Triceps brachii C)Latissimus dorsi D)Pectoralis major E)Supraspinatus

B)Triceps brachii

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb)spread out wide (full abduction),which muscle or group would bring fingers 2-5 together? A)Adductor pollicis B)Palmar interossei C)Dorsal interossei D)Lumbricals E)Abductor pollicis longus

B)Palmar interossei

Muscles that move the knee joint are collectively referred to as __________ muscles. A)leg B)thigh C)hip D)knee E)calf

B)thigh

A muscle that does not evert the foot is the A)fibularis longus. B)tibialis posterior. C)fibularis brevis. D)fibularis tertius. E)No exceptions;all choices evert the foot.

B)tibialis posterior.

The prime extensor of the elbow joint is the A)deltoid muscle. B)triceps brachii. C)biceps brachii. D)brachialis. E)brachioradialis.

B)triceps brachii

Which muscle does not originate on the ischial tuberosity? A)Biceps femoris B)Semimembranosus C)Adductor longus D)Semitendinosus E)Quadratus femoris

C)Adductor longus

During an automobile accident,a friend of yours suffers a fractured femur.As a result,the muscles of the thigh begin to swell,compressing blood vessels and nerves within the quadriceps fascia.If the blood supply is not restored within a few hours his nerves and muscles could atrophy-a dangerous situation.What condition is he experiencing? A)Coxal aponeurosis syndrome B)Plantar fasciitis C)Compartment syndrome D)Fascial-compressed syndrome E)Iliotibial tract syndrome

C)Compartment syndrome

The intrinsic foot muscles form a __________ group and a _________ group. A)posterior;flexor B)anterior;posterior C)dorsal;plantar D)anterior;flexor E)dorsal;ventral

C)dorsal;plantar

All of the anterior muscles of the forearm,except one,have their origin on the medial epicondyle of the humerus via a common flexor tendon.Select the exception. A)Flexor carpi radialis B)Palmaris longus C)Flexor carpi ulnaris D)Flexor pollicis longus E)Flexor digitorum superficialis

D)Flexor pollicis longus

All of the muscles listed,except one,have their origin on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus.Select the exception. A)Extensor digitorum B)Extensor digiti minimi C)Extensor carpi radialis brevis D)Flexor pollicis longus E)Extensor carpi ulnaris

D)Flexor pollicis longus

With three seconds left on the clock,Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal.Of the muscles listed,select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking. A)Biceps femoris B)Semimembranosus C)Sartorius D)Quadriceps femoris E)Tensor fasciae latae

D)Quadriceps femoris

Where would you find the extensor retinaculum? A)Knee B)Hip C)Wrist D)Wrist and ankle E)Ankle

D)Wrist and ankle

This thick sheet of fascia extends between the phalanges of the toes and the calcaneus,and also encloses the plantar muscles of the foot. A)Extensor retinaculum B)Extensor aponeurosis C)Intrinsic fascia D)Plantar aponeurosis E)Elevator tendonosis

D)Plantar aponeurosis

T/F: The muscles that move the wrist are considered to be intrinsic muscles of the hand.

False

T/F: The pectoralis major extends the arm while the latissimus dorsi flexes it.

False

T/F: The quadriceps femoris is a composite muscle with four heads that work together to flex the leg.

False

T/F: Anterior muscles of the hip joint extend the thigh.

False

T/F: In general,dorsal intrinsic muscles of the foot result in extension of the toes while plantar muscles flex the toes.

False

T/F: The anterior compartment of the forearm movers are primarily elbow extensors.

False

T/F: Hamstring muscles extend the thigh.

True

T/F: The tight space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum is called the carpal tunnel.

True

All of these muscles,except one,adduct the arm.Select the exception. A)Infraspinatus B)Teres minor C)Supraspinatus D)Coracobrachialis E)Triceps brachii

C)Supraspinatus

Which group of muscles forms a thick,fleshy mass at the base of the thumb? A)Hypothenar group B)Thenar group C)Midpalmar group D)Dorsal interossei group E)Abductor digit group

B)Thenar group

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb)spread out wide (full abduction),which muscle or group would bring your thumb toward your first finger? A)Adductor pollicis B)Palmar interossei C)Dorsal interossei D)Lumbricals E)Abductor pollicis longus

A)Adductor pollicis

All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the tibial nerve.Select the exception. A)Fibularis longus B)Soleus C)Plantaris D)Flexor digitorum longus E)Popliteus

A)Fibularis longus

There are three anterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception. A)Levator scapulae B)Pectoralis minor C)Serratus anterior D)Subclavius

A)Levator scapulae

Which muscle pulls the pinky finger away from the other fingers? A)Opponens pollicis B)Abductor digiti minimi C)Opponens digiti minimi D)Dorsal interossei E)Lumbricals

B)Abductor digiti minimi

Which muscle inserts on a tendon that extends toes 2-5? A)Gastrocnemius B)Extensor digitorum longus C)Extensor hallucis longus D)Fibularis longus E)Tibialis anterior

B)Extensor digitorum longus

All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the deep fibular nerve.Select the exception. A)Extensor digitorum longus B)Gastrocnemius C)Extensor hallucis longus D)Tibialis anterior E)Fibularis tertius

B)Gastrocnemius

These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles. A)Tibialis posterior and popliteus B)Gastrocnemius and soleus C)Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus D)Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus E)Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longus

B)Gastrocnemius and soleus

Muscles of the pectoral girdle originate on the A)clavicle and scapula and insert on the axial skeleton. B)humerus and insert on the axial skeleton. C)axial skeleton and insert on the humerus. D)axial skeleton and insert on the clavicle and scapula. E)humerus and insert on the clavicle and scapula.

D)axial skeleton and insert on the clavicle and scapula.

The condition known as "tennis elbow" is caused by trauma or overuse of the A)common flexor tendon of the anterior forearm muscles. B)common flexor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles. C)common extensor tendon of the anterior forearm muscles. D)common extensor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles. E)None of the choices is correct.

D)common extensor tendon of the posterior forearm muscles.

The muscle or group that does not originate from a metatarsal is the A)dorsal interossei. B)plantar interossei. C)flexor digiti minimi brevis. D)flexor hallucis brevis. E)oblique head of adductor hallucis.

D)flexor hallucis brevis.

One of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh is the A)sartorius. B)tensor fasciae latae. C)pectineus. D)gluteus maximus. E)gracilis.

D)gluteus maximus.

What is a retinaculum? A)A flat band of muscle B)A wide aponeurosis C)A sliding tendon D)An area where several muscles converge E)A thickened fibrous band of fascia

E)A thickened fibrous band of fascia

Besides the supinator,which other muscle is a powerful supinator of the forearm? A)Pronator teres B)Pronator quadratus C)Triceps brachii D)Brachialis E)Biceps brachii

E)Biceps brachii

Which muscle is the one most commonly damaged in a rotator cuff injury? A)Subscapularis B)Teres major C)Teres minor D)Infraspinatus E)Supraspinatus

E)Supraspinatus

Which muscle does not adduct the thigh? A)Adductor longus B)Adductor brevis C)Gracilis D)Pectineus E)Tensor fasciae latae

E)Tensor fasciae latae

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot? A)Fibularis longus B)Plantaris C)Gastrocnemius D)Soleus E)Tibialis anterior

E)Tibialis anterior

Crural muscles are those that move the A)vertebral column. B)hip. C)thigh. D)lower leg. E)ankle,foot,and toes.

E)ankle,foot,and toes.

Of the muscles listed,the only one that inserts on the head of the fibula is the A)gluteus maximus. B)tensor fasciae latae. C)semimembranosus. D)semitendinosus. E)biceps femoris.

E)biceps femoris.

The muscle that makes up the calf of the leg is the A)plantaris. B)tibialis posterior. C)popliteus. D)soleus. E)gastrocnemius.

E)gastrocnemius.

The ________ is a narrow,elongated muscle that is deep to both the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles.It originates from multiple heads on the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae and inserts on the superior angle of the scapula. A)serratus anterior B)rhomboid minor C)rhomboid major D)subclavius E)levator scapulae

E)levator scapulae

The principal elbow flexors located on the anterior side of the humerus are the A: Biceps brachii B: Brachialis C: Brachioradialis D: Deltoid E: Trapezius A)a,b,c B)b,c,d C)c,d,e D)a,c,e E)b,d,e

A)a,b,c

There are three gluteal muscles.Select the one that is correctly matched with its primary action. A)Gluteus medius: abducts the thigh B)Gluteus maximus: abducts the thigh C)Gluteus minimus: rotates the thigh

A)Gluteus medius: abducts the thigh

Muscles that move the pectoral girdle and upper limbs are organized into specific groups.Select the exception. A)Muscles that move the pelvic girdle B)Muscles that move the glenohumeral joint/arm C)Arm and forearm muscles that move the elbow joint/forearm D)Forearm muscles that move the wrist joint,hand,and fingers E)Intrinsic muscles of the hand

A)Muscles that move the pelvic girdle

All of these muscles,except one,have their origin on the scapula.Select the exception. A)Pectoralis major B)Coracobrachialis C)Triceps brachii D)Subscapularis E)Infraspinatus

A)Pectoralis major

Which muscle "unlocks" the fully extended knee joint? A)Popliteus B)Tibialis posterior C)Tibialis anterior D)Gastrocnemius E)Soleus

A)Popliteus

All of these muscles,except one,is innervated by the radial nerve.Select the exception (it is innervated,instead,by the median nerve). A)Pronator teres B)Triceps brachii C)Anconeus D)Supinator

A)Pronator teres

The function of a retinaculum is to A)prevent tendons from bulging outward. B)hold several muscles together. C)protect underlying soft tissue. D)serve as an insertion for a group of muscles. E)flatten the bellies of converging muscles.

A)prevent tendons from bulging outward.

The longest muscle of the body is the A)sartorius. B)gracilis. C)quadriceps femoris. D)biceps brachii. E)brachioradialis.

A)sartorius.

The primary dorsiflexor of the foot at the ankle is the A)tibialis anterior. B)extensor hallucis longus. C)fibularis brevis. D)extensor digitorum longus. E)gracilis.

A)tibialis anterior.

What two muscles insert on the calcaneal tendon? A)Tibialis posterior and popliteus B)Gastrocnemius and soleus C)Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus D)Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus E)Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longus

B)Gastrocnemius and soleus

What muscle is known as the "swimmer's muscle"? A)Deltoid B)Latissimus dorsi C)Trapezius D)Coracobrachialis E)Triceps brachii

B)Latissimus dorsi

Your grandmother complains of pain on the underside of her foot near the heel.Consequently she has been forced to stop her daily 6 mile run.What condition is most likely causing her pain? A)Shin splint syndrome B)Plantar fasciitis C)Osteoporosis D)A hamstring pull E)Compartment syndrome

B)Plantar fasciitis

Which muscle does not insert on any toe,including the big toe? A)Flexor digitorum longus B)Popliteus C)Flexor hallucis longus D)Extensor digitorum longus E)Extensor hallucis longus

B)Popliteus

On spring break you travel to Malibu,California.While there,you visit the famous Malibu beach to observe the parade of body builders.They each show off their massive muscles with the standard "pump you up" arm flexion.Which muscle would be least involved with this action? A)Brachialis B)Supraspinatus C)Biceps brachii D)Brachioradialis E)Pronator teres

B)Supraspinatus

Of the muscles that move the glenohumeral joint,two originate on the axial skeleton.Which ones? A: Latissimus dorsi B: Deltoid C: Pectoralis major D: Teres major E: Coracobrachialis A)a and b B)a and c C)b and d D)c and e E)d and e

B)a and c

The muscle that extends the great toe is the A)tibialis anterior. B)extensor hallucis longus. C)fibularis brevis. D)extensor digitorum longus. E)gracilis.

B)extensor hallucis longus.

When a child raises her hand to show you she is five years old,she is using all of the following muscles except the A)extensor digitorum. B)flexor digitorum. C)palmar interossei. D)lumbricals. E)dorsal interossei.

B)flexor digitorum.

Of the muscles listed,the one not inserting on the quadriceps tendon is the A)rectus femoris. B)gluteus maximus. C)vastus lateralis. D)vastus intermedius. E)vastus medialis.

B)gluteus maximus.

The muscle or group not originating from the calcaneus is the A)extensor digitorum brevis. B)lumbricals. C)abductor hallucis. D)quadratus plantae. E)flexor digitorum brevis.

B)lumbricals.

Most muscles that move the thigh originate on the A)iliotibial tract. B)os coxae. C)sacral spine. D)head of the femur. E)linea alba.

B)os coxae.

The _________ is a large,saw-toothed,flat,fan-shaped muscle positioned between the ribs and the scapula. A)levator scapulae B)serratus anterior C)subclavius D)pectoralis minor E)trapezius

B)serratus anterior

Three tendons form the border for the "anatomic snuffbox".Select the exception. A)Abductor pollicis longus tendon B)Extensor pollicis longus tendon C)Extensor digiti minimi tendon D)Extensor pollicis brevis tendon

C)Extensor digiti minimi tendon

Which muscle of the forearm is absent in approximately 10 percent of individuals? A)Flexor carpi radialis B)Flexor carpi ulnaris C)Palmaris longus D)Brachioradialis E)Flexor digitorum profundus muscle

C)Palmaris longus

Which is not one of the hamstring muscles? A)Biceps femoris B)Semimembranosus C)Rectus femoris D)Semitendinosus

C)Rectus femoris

There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception. A)Levator scapulae B)Rhomboid major C)Subclavius D)Rhomboid minor E)Trapezius

C)Subclavius

To form your hand into a fist you would use all of the muscles listed,except the A)flexor digitorum profundus. B)flexor pollicis brevis. C)flexor hallucis longus. D)flexor digiti minimi brevis. E)flexor digitorum superficialis.

C)flexor hallucis longus.

The muscle or group responsible for adduction of the toes is the A)adductor hallucis. B)flexor hallucis brevis. C)plantar interossei. D)dorsal interossei. E)quadratus plantae.

C)plantar interossei.

The most powerful muscle in the body is the A)gluteus medius. B)gluteus maximus. C)quadriceps femoris. D)biceps femoris. E)sartorius.

C)quadriceps femoris.

If you were to remove the gastrocnemius muscle you would expose the A)tibialis posterior. B)tibialis anterior. C)soleus. D)fibularis longus. E)flexor digitorum longus.

C)soleus.

The ________ is a large,flat,diamond-shaped muscle that extends from the skull and vertebral column to the pectoral girdle laterally.It depresses,retracts,or rotates the scapula. A)subclavius B)levator scapulae C)trapezius D)serratus anterior E)pectoralis minor

C)trapezius

Four muscles are referred to as rotator cuff muscles.Select the exception. A)Subscapularis B)Supraspinatus C)Infraspinatus D)Teres major E)Teres minor

D)Teres major

Deviation of the tip of the great toe to the medial side of the foot away from the second toe is a(n) A)calcaneal eversion. B)metatarsal bunion. C)achilles spur. D)hallux valgus. E)hallux diversion.

D)hallux valgus.

Of the muscles listed,the one not involved in flexing the leg is the A)sartorius. B)gracilis. C)biceps femoris. D)tibialis anterior. E)semitendinosus.

D)tibialis anterior.