Question 1

The muscle that adducts and rotates the scapula downward is the

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A)  rhomboid.
B)  levator scapulae.
C)  serratus anterior.
D)  pectoralis minor.
E)  subclavius.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

How would a torn calcaneal tendon affect movement at the ankle?

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A)  It would make flexion difficult.
B)  It would make medial rotation difficult.
C)  It would make extension difficult.
D)  It would make lateral rotation difficult.
E)  It would make pronation difficult.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Medial rotation of the eyeball is performed by the ________ muscle.

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A)  inferior rectus
B)  lateral rectus
C)  medial rectus
D)  superior rectus
E)  inferior obliqueF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 4

A muscle that assists the muscle that is primarily responsible for a given action is a(n)

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A)  agonist.
B)  antagonist.
C)  synergist.
D)  originator.
E)  levator.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The muscle that extends the arm while doing push-ups is the

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A)  deltoid.
B)  pectorals major.
C)  brachialis.
D)  triceps brachii.
E)  biceps brachii.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the

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A)  fibularis.
B)  extensor digitorum longus.
C)  soleus.
D)  tibialis posterior.
E)  tibialis anterior.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the

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A)  semimembranosus.
B)  semitendinosus.
C)  vastus lateralis.
D)  gracilis.
E)  sartorius.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The scalenes have their origin on the

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A)  transverse and costal processes of cervical vertebrae.
B)  inferior border of the previous rib.
C)  superior border of the next rib.
D)  cartilages of the ribs.
E)  thoracodorsal fascia and iliac crest.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Name the septa that divide the arm into anterior and posterior compartments.

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A)  the anterior intermuscular septa
B)  the posterior intermuscular septa
C)  the anterior and posterior intermuscular septa
D)  the lateral and medial intermuscular septa
E)  the superior and inferior intermuscular septaF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following muscles functions to expel urine or semen in males?

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A)  bulbospongiosus
B)  superficial transverse perineal
C)  coccygeus
D)  levator ani
E)  anconeusF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 11

All of the following muscles compresses the abdomen except

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A)  internal oblique.
B)  external oblique.
C)  rectus abdominis.
D)  transverse abdominis.
E)  diaphragm.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

When opposing the thumb,which muscle is active?

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A)  flexor pollicis longus
B)  abductor pollicis longus
C)  flexor digitorum profundus
D)  flexor carpi radialis
E)  pronator teresF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following except

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A)  the angle of the muscle relative to the long axis of the body.
B)  the action of the muscle.
C)  the location of the muscle.
D)  structural characteristics of the muscle.
E)  collagen content of the muscle.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

A muscle that controls the diameter of an opening is a ________ muscle.

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A)  parallel
B)  convergent
C)  pennate
D)  bipennate
E)  circularF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Damage to the pectoralis major would interfere with a person's ability to

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A)  extend the forearm.
B)  abduct the humerus.
C)  adduct the humerus.
D)  elevate the scapula.
E)  rotate the elbow.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Describe the appearance of the appendicular muscles as you move proximally to distally.

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A)  The muscles become larger and more numerous.
B)  The muscles become larger and less numerous.
C)  The muscles become smaller and more numerous.
D)  The muscles become smaller and less numerous.
E)  The muscles become thinner and flatter.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Muscles including the term "capitis" would be found within or attached to the

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A)  head.
B)  neck.
C)  thorax.
D)  abdomen.
E)  groin.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 18

The muscle that adducts the thumb is the

Accepted Answer

A)  adductor pollicis.
B)  abductor pollicis brevis.
C)  extensor digitorum.
D)  flexor digitorum profundus.
E)  flexor pollicis longus.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

The most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum and the load.These are called ________ levers.

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A)  first-class
B)  second-class
C)  third-class
D)  fourth-class
E)  fifth-classF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

If there are no muscles in the fingers,how are we able to move them?

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Exam 10: The Muscular System

Medial rotation of the eyeball is performed by the ________ muscle.

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How would a torn calcaneal tendon affect movement at the ankle?

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Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg except the

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Name the septa that divide the arm into anterior and posterior compartments.

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