Chapter 11 multiple choice 1
For the following muscle shapes, which one is thick and tapered like the biceps brachii muscle? A) fusiform B) parallel C) convergent D) pennate
A
Of the following back muscles , which is the largest? A) trapezius B) rhomboideus major and minor C) infraspinatus D) teres major
A
Of the following muscles of the forearm, which one has its origin on the mid-humerus and its insertion on the coronoid process of the ulna? It flexes the forearm at the elbow. A) brachialis B) supinator C) pronator quadratus D) pronator teres
A
Of the following muscles of the forearm, which one rotates the forearm laterally? A) supinator B) triceps brachii C) brachialis D) pronator quadratus
A
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is attached to the styloid process of the temporal bone? A) stylohyoid B) temporalis C) occipitalis D) levator labii
A
Of the following muscles of the head, which one wraps around the mouth? A) orbicularis oris B) nasalis C) frontalis D) zygomaticus major
A
Of the following muscles of the thigh which one has its origin on the ilium, sacrum and coccyx and its insertion on the posterior surface of the femur? A) gluteus maximus B) adductor magnus C) biceps femoris D) gluteus minimus
A
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one does NOT pull the leg forward? A) biceps femoris B) rectus femoris C) vastus lateralis D) vastic medialis
A
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one has its origin on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the medial surface of the tibia? A) semitendinosus B) gracilis C) semimembranosus D) biceps femoris
A
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is NOT part of the quadriceps group? A) biceps femoris B) rectus femoris C) vastus lateralis D) vastic medialis
A
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is on the anterior midline? A) rectus femoris B) sartorius C) adductor magnus D) biceps femoris
A
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is the most superior? A) iliacus B) adductor longus C) adductor magnus D) gracilis
A
Of the following muscles that work the hand, which one flexes and abducts the wrist? A) flexor carpi radialis B) flexor carpi ulnaris C) flexor digitorum profundus D) extensor carpi radialis longus
A
Of the following muscles that work the hand, which one is a slender muscle connecting the distal end of the humerus to the fascia of the palm? It flexes the wrist. A) palmaris longus B) flexor digitorum superficialis C) extensor carpi radialis brevis D) extensor digitorum
A
Of the following muscles, which one has its origin on the pubic bone and its insertion on the posterior surface (linea aspera) of the femur? A) adductor longus B) psoas major C) iliacus D) vastus medialis
A
Of the following muscles, which one pulls the heel up? A) soleus B) peroneus longus C) tibialis anterior D) tibialis posterior
A
When a skeletal muscle contracts to cause a given movement, the relatively stationary end of attachment of the muscle is termed its A) origin B) insertion C) antagonist. D) belly
A
Which of the following is the deepest abdominal muscle? A) external oblique B) internal oblique C) transversus abdominis D) rectus abdominis
A
Which of the following muscles depresses the ribs in respiration? A) internal intercostals B) external intercostals C) scalenes D) none of the above
A
Which of the following muscles inserts at the mid-humerus? A) deltoid B) biceps brachii C) triceps brachii D) brachialis
A
Which of the following muscles inverts the foot? A) tibialis anterior B) tibialis posterior C) flexor digitorum longus D) gatsrocnemius.
A
Which of the following muscles moves the arms up, as in asking a question in class? A) deltoid B) biceps brachii C) triceps brachii D) brachialis
A
Which of the following muscles of the back has its insertion on the humerus? A) latissimus dorsi B) levator scapulae C) serratus posterior inferior D) longissimus thoracis
A
Which of the following muscles of the back has its origin on the occipital bone? A) trapezius B) rhomboideus major and minor C) infraspinatus D) teres major
A
Which of the following muscles of the lower back inserts on the humerus and helps to move the arm? A) latissimus dorsi B) subscapularis C) serratus posterior inferior D) longissimus thoracis
A
Which of the following muscles of the neck flexes the neck laterally? A) scalenes B) sternocleidomastoid C) splenius capitis D) semispinalis
A
Which of the following muscles of the back adducts, and rotates the arm laterally? A) trapezius B) rhomboideus major and minor C) infraspinatus D) teres major
C
Which of the following muscles of the back attaches to thoracic and lumbar vertebrae up and down the spine? A) latissimus dorsi B) subscapularis C) serratus posterior inferior D) longissimus thoracis
D
Which of the following muscles of the head draws in the corner of the mouth, as in grimacing? A) levator labii B) zygomasticus major C) nasalis D) depressor labii
D
Which of the following muscles of the head elevates and protrudes the lower lip, as in pouting? A) occipitofrontalis B) levator palpebrae superioris C) procerus D) mentalis
D
Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the gluteus maximus? A) semitendinosus B) biceps femoris C) semimembranosus D) rectus femoris
D
A type of muscle that extends a joint is known as a(n) A) flexor B) extensor C) rotator D) supinator
B
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the nose? A) orbicularis oris B) nasalis C) frontalis D) zygomasticus major
B
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the side of the head? A) nasalis B) temporalis C) orbicularis oculi D) masseter
B
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is over the temporal bone? A) stylohyoid B) temporalis C) occipitalis D) levator labii
B
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one crosses over the anterior portion of the thigh from lateral to medial? A) rectus femoris B) sartorius C) adductor magnus D) biceps femoris
B
Of the following muscles that work the hand, which one runs medially along the forearm and connects the humerus to the middle phalanges? A) palmaris longus B) flexor digitorum superficialis C) extensor carpi radialis brevis D) extensor digitorum
B
Of the following muscles, which one attaches to the spine of the lesser trochanter? A) adductor magnus B) psoas major C) iliacus D) vastus mediali
B
Of the following muscles, which one flexes the toes? A) tibialis anterior B) flexor digitorum longus C) peroneus longus D) peroneus brevis
B
When a skeletal muscle contracts to cause a given movement, the more movable end of attachment of the muscle is termed its A) origin B) insertion C) antagonist D) synergist
B
Which of the following muscles inserts on the linea aspera of the femur? A) sartorius B) adductor magnus C) psoas major D) vastus intermedius
B
Which of the following muscles inserts on the radius? A) deltoid B) biceps brachii C) triceps brachii D) brachialis
B
Which of the following muscles is considered a "lateral hamstring," based on its insertion? A) semitendinosis B) biceps femoris C) gracilis D) semimembranosis
B
Which of the following muscles is the major muscle for respiration? A) scalenus B) diaphragm C) rectus abdominus D) internal intercostals
B
Which of the following muscles of the head opens the eyes and raises the upper eyelid? A) occipitofrontalis B) levator palpebrae superioris C) procerus D) mentalis
B
Which of the following muscles of the neck tilts the head down and toward the side? A) scalenes B) sternocleidomastoid C) splenius capitis D) semispinalis
B
Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the rectus femoris? A) sartorius B) biceps femoris C) adductor magnus D) gracilis
B
For the following muscle shapes, which one is fan shaped like the chest muscles? A) fusiform B) parallel C) convergent D) pennate
C
Of the following muscles of the head, which one encircles the outer border of the orbits? A) nasalis B) temporalis C) orbicularis oculi D) masseter
C
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is in the back of the head? A) stylohyoid B) temporalis C) occipitalis D) levator labii
C
Of the following muscles of the leg, which one inserts on the calcaneus? A) tibialis anterior B) extensor digitorum longus C) gastrocnemius D) peroneus brevis
C
Of the following muscles of the leg, which one is an antagonist to the soleus? A) gastrocnemius B) peroneus longus C) tibialis anterior D) tibialis posterior
C
Of the following muscles of the lower leg, which one is on the anterior side? A) gastrocnemius B) soleus C) tibialis anterior D) tibialis posterior
C
Of the following muscles of the thigh which one is on the medial side of the anterior thigh? A) gluteus medius B) biceps femoris C) vastus medialis D) vastus intermedius
C
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one has its origin on the ischial tuberosity and inserts on the medial condyle of the tibia? A) semitendinosus B) gracilis C) semimembranosus D) biceps femoris
C
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one inserts on the head of the fibula? A) gluteus maximus B) adductor magnus C) biceps femoris D) gluteus minimus
C
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is on the medial side of the thigh and pulls the leg inward? A) rectus femoris B) sartorius C) adductor magnus D) biceps femoris
C
Of the following muscles that work the hand, which one is a large muscle that connects the ulna to the distal phalanges? It flexes the distal joints of the fingers. A) flexor carpi radialis B) flexor carpi ulnaris C) flexor digitorum profundus D) extensor carpi radialis longus
C
When a muscle contracts, it usually has an opposing muscle that can cause movement in the opposite direction. Such a muscle is called a(an) A) prime mover B) agonist C) antagonist D) synergist
C
Which of the following muscles adducts the leg at the hip? A) gluteus Maximus B) gluteus Minimus C) gracilis D) sartorius
C
Which of the following muscles extends the forearm and inserts on the ulna? A) deltoid B) biceps brachii C) triceps brachii D) brachialis
C
Which of the following muscles flexes the hip and extends the knee? A) vastus medialis B) vastus lateralis C) rectus femoris D) biceps femoris
C
Which of the following muscles is an extensor? A) deltoid B) biceps brachii C) triceps brachii D) brachialis
C
For the following muscle shapes, which one is feather shaped, like the muscles of the palm? A) fusiform B) parallel C) convergent D) pennate
D
Of the following muscles of the head, which one aids in chewing? A) nasalis B) temporalis C) orbicularis oculi D) masseter
D
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the cheek? A) orbicularis oris B) nasalis C) frontali D) zygomaticus major
D
Of the following muscles of the leg, which one attaches to the heel by way of the calcaneal tendon? A) tibialis anterior B) extensor digitorum longus C) peroneus longus D) soleus
D
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is a narrow band that is on the medial side and moves from the pubis to the tibia? A) iliacus B) adductor longus C) adductor magnus D) gracilis
D
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is on the posterior side? A) rectus femoris B) sartorius C) adductor magnus D) biceps femoris
D
Of the following muscles that work the hand, which one runs along the lateral side of he forearm, and extends and abducts the wrist? A) flexor carpi radialis B) extensor carpi ulnaris C) flexor digitorum profundus D) extensor carpi radialis longus
D
Of the following muscles that work the hand, which one runs from the humerus to the phalanges and extends the fingers and wrist? A) palmaris longus B) flexor digitorum superficialis C) extensor carpi radialis brevis D) extensor digitorum
D
When a muscle contracts, there may be another muscle that contracts along with it. Which of the following terms describes that type of muscle? A) origin B) insertion C) antagonist D) synergist
D
Which of the following muscles causes flexion at both the knee and hip, and allows a person to cross the legs while seated? A) rectus femoris B) vastus intermedius C) gracilis D) sartorius
D
Which of the following muscles elevate the ribs for inspiration? A) scalenes B) external intercostals C) serratus posterior (superior part) D) all of the above
D
Which of the following muscles is (are) attached to the tongue? A) genioglossus B) hypoglossus C) styloglossus D) all of the above
D