Quiz 6
Suffix that means weakness is:
-asthenia
Suffix that means tone is
-tonia
The hamstrings are:
3 muscles located in the posterior part of the thigh
The energy source for muscle contractions is: A. ATP B. Calcium C. Creatine D. Glycogen
ATP
Movement away from the midline of the body is: A. Abduction B. Adduction C. Circumduction D. Flexion
Abduction
What is the name of the neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions? A. Acetylcholine B. Calcium C. Lactic acid D. Potassium
Acetylcholine
What is another term name for the calcaneal tendon? A. Achilles' tendon B. Ankle C. Insole D. Plantar tendon
Achilles' tendon
The type of movement that a skeletal muscle produces is: A. Action B. Myonural junction C. Origin D. Tendon
Action
Prefix that means towards is:
Ad-
Which fo the following is characteristic of skeletal muscle? A. Can respond to a stimulus from the nervous system B. Can contract to produce movement C. Attached to bones of the skeleton D. Under voluntary controls E. All of the above
All of the above
A muscle that opposes or reverses a particular movement is known as: A. Prime mover B. Secondary mover C. Synergist D. Antagonist
Antagonist
Med term that means lack of muscle tone
Atonia
What is a common term for muscle wasting? A. Adhesion B. Atrophy C. Dystonia D. Spasm
Atrophy
All of the following muscles and shoulder and upper arm EXCEPT: A. Biceps brachii B. Deltoid C. Pectoralis major D. Trapezius
Biceps brachii
Med term that means slow movement is:
Bradykinesia
The external intercostals:
Contract to elevate the ribs during respiration
The deltoid:
Covers the shoulder joint
Commonly used for IM injections:
Deltoid
Skeletal muscles may be named for all of the following EXCEPT: A. Action B. Depth C. Location D. Size
Depth
What is the name of the dome shaped muscle that forms a partition between the thorax and abdomen? A. Diaphragm B. Errector spinae C. Recluse abdominus D. Rotator cuff
Diaphragm
A med term that means abnormal muscle tone is:
Dystonia
Which of the following terms means abnormal tone? A. Atonia B. Dystonia C. Hypotonia D. Myotonia
Dystonia
What abbreviation means electromyogram
EMG
Which of the following abbreviations is a record of the strength and quality of muscle contractions? A. DTR B. EEG C. EMG D. ORIF
EMG
Med term that means record of muscle electricity is:
Electromyogram
What is the name of the connective tissue sheath that surrounds a muscle? A. Endomysium B. Epimysium C. Fasiculuc D. Perimysium
Epimysium
What is the function of the quadriceps femoris muscle? A. Adduct the thigh B. Extend the leg C. Flex the thigh D. Rotate the leg
Extend the leg
The opposite of flexion is: A. Elevation B. Extension C. Inversion D. Plantar flexion
Extension
A sudden involuntary strong muscle contraction is called adhesion True/false
False
Cardiac muscle is an example of voluntary muscle True/false
False
Carpal tunnel syndrome is an example of MS True/false
False
The fibrous connective tissue that wraps muscle is called: A. Adipose B. Fascia C. Ligaments D. Tendons
Fascia
The external oblique muscle is named due to its: A. Action B. Fiber direction C. Location D. Number of attachment points
Fiber direction
Combining form that means fibers is:
Fibr/o
Widespread aching and pain in the muscles and soft tissue is called: A. Carpal tunnel syndrome B. Fibromyalgia C. Polymyositis D. Repetitive motion disorder
Fibromyalgia
The trapezius is:
Flat triangle muscle along the back
Bending motion:
Flexion
Benign the elbow is an example of which movement? A. Extension' B. Flexion C. Pronation D. Supination
Flexion
Calf muscle:
Gastrocnemius
Which of the following muscles is used to administer an IM injection A. Gluteus Maximus B. Gluteus medius C. Gluteus minimus D. Iliopsoas
Gluteus medius
Flex the leg at the knee:
Hamstrings
Which of the following muscles are used to flex the leg and extend the thigh? A. Gastrocnemius B. Hamstrings C. Peroneus D. Soleus
Hamstrings
Where would you NOT fins smooth muscle? A. Blood vessels B. Heart C. Respiratory airways D. Stomach
Heart
Med term that means excessive movement is:
Hyperkinesia
Which of the following terms means an increase in muscle bulk: A. Atrophy B. Hyperkinesia C. Hypertrophy D. Myopathy
Hypertrophy
The end of the muscle that attached to a relatively movable part is known as its: A. Belly B. Insertion C. Origin D. Synapse
Insertion
When a skeletal muscle is attached to 2 bones the more movable of the bone is located where the muscle ends and is called the: A. Action B. Insertion C. Origin D. Tendon
Insertion
Spell out the abbreviation IM
Intramuscular
Combining form that means movement is:
Kinesi/o
Med term that mean study of movement
Kinesiology
How is oxygen debt paid back? A. Conversion of glucose to glycogen B. Labored breathing C. Short-term loan D. Vigorous exercise
Labored breathing
What causes anaerobic respiration to occur? A. Build up of creating phosphate B. Contraction of the diaphragm C. Lack of carbon dioxide D. Lack of oxygen
Lack of oxygen
The latissimus dorsi is:
Large muscle of the back that crosses over the thoracic vertebrae, ilium, and ribs
What is the pectoralis major?
Large, fan shaped muscle on the anterior chest
Which of the following muscles is responsible for closing the mouth during chewing? A. Buccinator B. Masseter C. Mastoid D. Zygomaticus
Masseter
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscles found in the body? A. Cardiac B. Motor C. Skeletal D. Smooth
Motor
Which of the following stimulates skeletal muscle to contract? A. Dendrites B. Mitochondria C. Motor neurons D. Sensory neurons
Motor neurons
A build up of lactic acid in the muscles causes what symptom? A. Heat stroke B. Hives C. Muscle pain D. Perspiration
Muscle pain
Combining form that means muscle is:
My/o myos/o muscul/o
Med term that means muscle weakness is:
Myasthenia
All of the following are examples of muscle tissue EXCEPT which one? A. Cardiac B. Myelin C. Skeletal D. Visceral
Myelin
A med term that means suture a muscle is:
Myorrhapy
Which of the following motions occurs at the thumb? A. Circumduction B. Eversion C. Opposition D. Rotation
Opposition
Which of the following muscles is used to wink, blink and squint? A. Buccinator B. Frontalis C. Orbicularis oculi D. Orbicularis oris
Orbicularis oculi
What abbreviation means physical therapy?
PT
The vastus lateralis is:
Part of the quadriceps femoris
The combining form that means sole of foot is:
Plant/o
Med term that means inflammation of many muscles is:
Polymyositis
Palms turned down:
Pronation
The cell membrane of a muscle fiber cell is known as the: A. Sarcolemma B. Sarcoplasm C. Sarcoplasmic reticulum D. T tubule
Sacrolemma
What is intermittent claudication? A. Type of muscular dystrophy B. Severe leg pain when walking short distances C. Severe neck spasms D. Wasting muscles
Severe leg pain walking short distances
Which of the following is a voluntary muscle? A. Cardiac B. Motor C. Skeletal D. Smooth
Skeletal
Most of the heat produced by the body is through: A. Digestion B. Shivering C. Skeletal muscle contractions D. Visceral muscle contractions
Skeletal muscle contractions
What are the products of anaerobic respiration? A. Animo acids and carbon dioxide B. Glucose and fatty acids C. Large amounts of ATP, carbon dioxide and water D. Small amount of ATP and lactic acid
Small amount of ATP and lactic acid
Which of the following types of muscle is also called visceral muscle? A. Cardiac B. Skeletal C. Smooth D. Voluntary
Smooth
Which of the following is a sudden involuntary strong muscle contraction? A. Dyskinesia B. Hyperkinesia C. Myopathy D. Spasm
Spasm
Which of the following muscles is located in the neck and is responsible for flexing and rotating the head? A. Errector spinae B. External oblique C. Sternocleidomastoid D. Trazepus
Sternocleidomastoid
Which of the following conditions is caused by overuse or over-stretching? A. Fibromyalgia B. Ganglion cyst C. Muscular dystrophy D. Strain
Strain
Palms turned up:
Supination
Turning the palm upward is called: A. Circumduction B. Pronation C. Rotation D. Supination
Supination
A combining form that means tendon is:
Ten/o tend/o tendin/o
Which of the following is an example of an indirect attachment skeletal muscle to bone? A. Cartilage B. Joint C. Ligament D. Tendon
Tendon
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by what means? A. Bursa B. Ligaments C. Synovial joints D. Tendons
Tendons
Med term that means surgical repair of a tendon is:
Tendoplasty
The gluteal muscle is:
The muscle that forms the buttocks
Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disease? True/false
True
Plantar flexion is pointing the toes: True/false
True
What does the abbreviation US mean?
Ultrasound
Which of the following types of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs? A. Cardiac B. Skeletal C. Visceral D. Voluntary
Visceral
Muscles that operate under conscious control are under __________ control
Voluntary
A combining form that means joint is:
arthr/o articul/o
Combining form that means cartilage is:
chondr/o
Straightening motion:
extension
Buttocks:
gluteus maximus
Pointing the toes:
plantar flexion