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1
Muscles that oppose one another are
A)synergists.
B)levers.
C)hateful.
D)antagonists.
E)fixators.
2
The most movable attachment of a muscle is its
A)origin.
B)insertion.
C)fascia.
D)fulcrum.
E)belly.
3
Which of these muscles is correctly matched with its type of fascicle orientation?
A)pectoralis major—pennate
B)transversus abdominis—circular
C)temporalis—convergent
D)biceps femoris—parallel
E)orbicularis oris—parallel
4
The muscle whose name means it is larger and round is the
A)gluteus maximus.
B)vastus lateralis.
C)teres major.
D)latissimus dorsi.
E)adductor magnus.
5
In a class III lever system the
A)fulcrum is located between the pull and the weight.
B)weight is located between the fulcrum and the pull.
C)pull is located between the fulcrum and the weight.
6
A prominent lateral muscle of the neck that can cause flexion of the neck or rotate the head is the
A)digastric.
B)mylohyoid.
C)sternocleidomastoid.
D)buccinator.
E)platysma.
7
Harry Wolf has just picked up his date for the evening. She's wearing a stunning new outfit. Harry shows his appreciation by moving his eyebrows up and down, winking, smiling, and finally kissing her. Given the muscles listed:
1. zygomaticus
2. levator labii superioris
3. occipitofrontalis
4. orbicularis oris
5. orbicularis oculi
In which order did Harry use these muscles?
A)2,3,4,1
B)2,5,3,1
C)2,5,4,3
D)3,5,1,4
E)3,5,2,4
8
An aerial circus performer who supports herself only by her teeth while spinning around should have strong
A)temporalis muscles.
B)masseter muscles.
C)buccinator muscles.
D)both a and b.
E)all of the above.
9
The tongue curls and folds primarily because of the action of the
A)extrinsic tongue muscles.
B)intrinsic tongue muscles.
10
The infrahyoid muscles
A)elevate the mandible.
B)move the mandible from side to side.
C)fix (prevent movement of) the hyoid.
D)both a and b.
E)all of the above.
11
The soft palate muscles
A)prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
B)close the auditory tube.
C)force food into the esophagus.
D)prevent food from entering the larynx.
E)elevate the mandible.
12
Which of these movements is not caused by contraction of the erector spinae muscles?
A)flexion of the vertebral column
B)lateral flexion of the vertebral column
C)extension of the vertebral column
D)rotation of the vertebral column
13
Which of these muscles is (are) responsible for flexion of the vertebral column (below the neck)?
A)deep back muscles
B)superficial back muscles (erector spinae)
C)rectus abdominis
D)both a and b
E)all of the above
14
Which of these muscles is not involved with the inspiration of air?
A)diaphragm
B)external intercostals
C)scalene
D)transversus thoracis
15
Given these muscles:
1. external abdominal oblique
2. internal abdominal oblique
3. transversus abdominis
Choose the arrangement that lists the muscles from most superficial to deepest.
A)1,2,3
B)1,3,2
C)2,1,3
D)2,3,1
E)3,1,2
16
Tendinous intersections
A)attach the rectus abdominis muscles to the xiphoid process.
B)divide the rectus abdominis muscles into segments.
C)separate the abdominal wall from the thigh.
D)are the site of exit of blood vessels from the abdomen into the thigh.
E)are the central point of attachment for all the abdominal muscles.
17
Which of these muscles can both elevate and depress the scapula?
A)rhomboideus major and minor
B)levator scapulae
C)serratus anterior
D)trapezius
E)pectoralis minor
18
Which of these muscles does not adduct the arm (humerus)?
A)latissimus dorsi
B)deltoid
C)teres major
D)pectoralis major
E)coracobrachialis
19
Which of these muscles is most directly involved in abduction of the arm (humerus)?
A)supraspinatus
B)infraspinatus
C)teres minor
D)teres major
E)subscapularis
20
Which of these muscles would you expect to be especially well developed in a boxer known for his powerful jab (punching straight ahead)?
A)biceps brachii
B)brachialis
C)trapezius
D)triceps brachii
E)supinator
21
Which of these muscles is an antagonist of the triceps brachii?
A)biceps brachii
B)anconeus
C)latissimus dorsi
D)brachioradialis
E)supinator
22
The posterior group of forearm muscles is responsible for
A)flexion of the wrist.
B)flexion of the fingers.
C)extension of the fingers.
D)both a and b.
E)all of the above.
23
Which of these muscle(s) is an intrinsic hand muscle that moves the thumb?
A)flexor pollicis brevis
B)flexor digiti minimi brevis
C)flexor pollicis longus
D)extensor pollicis longus
E)all of the above
24
Which of these muscles can extend the hip?
A)gluteus maximus
B)gluteus medius
C)gluteus minimus
D)tensor fasciae latae
E)sartorius
25
Given these muscles:
1. iliopsoas
2. rectus femoris
3. sartorius
Which of the muscles act to flex the hip?
A)1
B)1,2
C)1,3
D)2,3
E)1,2,3
26
Which of these muscles is found in the medial compartment of the thigh?
A)rectus femoris
B)sartorius
C)gracilis
D)vastus medialis
E)semitendinosus
27
Which of these is not a muscle that can flex the knee?
A)biceps femoris
B)vastus medialis
C)gastrocnemius
D)gracilis
E)sartorius
28
The ______________ muscles evert the foot, whereas the ______________ muscles invert the foot.
A)fibularis (peroneus), gastrocnemius
B)fibularis (peroneus), tibialis
C)tibialis, fibularis (peroneus)
D)tibialis, flexor
E)flexor, extensor
29
Which of these muscles causes plantar flexion of the foot?
A)tibialis anterior
B)extensor digitorum longus
C)fibularis (peroneus) tertius
D)soleus
E)sartorius







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