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1
A type of muscle that extends a joint is known as a(n)
A)flexor
B)extensor
C)rotator
D)supinator
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
For the following muscle shapes, which one is thick and tapered like the biceps brachii muscle?
A)fusiform
B)parallel
C)convergent
D)pennate
6
For the following muscle shapes, which one is feather shaped, like the muscles of the palm?
A)fusiform
B)parallel
C)convergent
D)pennate
7
For the following muscle shapes, which one is fan shaped like the chest muscles?
A)fusiform
B)parallel
C)convergent
D)pennate
8
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
9
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
10
Of the following muscles of the head, which one aids in chewing?
A)nasalis
B)temporalis
C)orbicularis oculi
D)masseter
11
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the side of the head?
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A)nasalis
B)temporalis
C)orbicularis oculi
D)masseter
12
Of the following muscles of the head, which one wraps around the mouth?
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A)orbicularis oris
B)nasalis
C)frontalis
D)zygomaticus major
13
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the nose?
A)orbicularis oris
B)nasalis
C)frontalis
D)zygomasticus major
14
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the cheek?
A)orbicularis oris
B)nasalis
C)frontali
D)zygomaticus major
15
Of the following muscles of the head, which one is over the temporal bone?
A)stylohyoid
B)temporalis
C)occipitalis
D)levator labii
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
Which of the following muscles is (are) attached to the tongue?
A)genioglossus
B)hypoglossus
C)styloglossus
D)all of the above
22
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
23
Which of the following muscles of the neck flexes the neck laterally?
A)scalenes
B)sternocleidomastoid
C)splenius capitis
D)semispinalis
24
Of the following back muscles , which is the largest?
A)trapezius
B)rhomboideus major and minor
C)infraspinatus
D)teres major
25
Which of the following muscles of the back has its origin on the occipital bone?
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A)trapezius
B)rhomboideus major and minor
C)infraspinatus
D)teres major
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
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
31
Which of the following muscles is the major muscle for respiration?
A)scalenus
B)diaphragm
C)rectus abdominus
D)internal intercostals
32
Which of the following is the deepest abdominal muscle?
A)external oblique
B)internal oblique
C)transversus abdominis
D)rectus abdominis
33
Which of the following muscles depresses the ribs in respiration?
A)internal intercostals
B)external intercostals
C)scalenes
D)none of the above
34
Which of the following muscles inserts at the mid-humerus?
A)deltoid
B)biceps brachii
C)triceps brachii
D)brachialis
35
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
36
Which of the following muscles inserts on the radius?
A)deltoid
B)biceps brachii
C)triceps brachii
D)brachialis
37
Which of the following muscles extends the forearm and inserts on the ulna?
A)deltoid
B)biceps brachii
C)triceps brachii
D)brachialis
38
Which of the following muscles is an extensor?
A)deltoid
B)biceps brachii
C)triceps brachii
D)brachialis
39
Of the following muscles of the forearm, which one rotates the forearm laterally?
A)supinator
B)triceps brachii
C)brachialis
D)pronator quadratus
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
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
45
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
46
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
47
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
48
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
49
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
50
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
51
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
52
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
53
Of the following muscles of the thigh, which one is the most superior?
A)iliacus
B)adductor longus
C)adductor magnus
D)gracilis
54
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
55
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
56
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
57
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
58
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
59
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
60
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
61
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
62
Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the rectus femoris?
A)sartorius
B)biceps femoris
C)adductor magnus
D)gracilis
63
Which of the following muscles would be considered an antagonist to the gluteus maximus?
A)semitendinosus
B)biceps femoris
C)semimembranosus
D)rectus femoris
64
Which of the following muscles inserts on the linea aspera of the femur?
A)sartorius
B)adductor magnus
C)psoas major
D)vastus intermedius
65
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
66
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
67
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
68
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
69
Of the following muscles, which one flexes the toes?
A)tibialis anterior
B)flexor digitorum longus
C)peroneus longus
D)peroneus brevis
70
Of the following muscles, which one pulls the heel up?
A)soleus
B)peroneus longus
C)tibialis anterior
D)tibialis posterior
71
Which of the following muscles flexes the hip and extends the knee?
A)vastus medialis
B)vastus lateralis
C)rectus femoris
D)biceps femoris
72
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
73
Which of the following muscles adducts the leg at the hip?
A)gluteus Maximus
B)gluteus Minimus
C)gracilis
D)sartorius
74
Which of the following muscles inverts the foot?
A)tibialis anterior
B)tibialis posterior
C)flexor digitorum longus
D)gatsrocnemius.
75
Which of the following muscles is considered a "lateral hamstring," based on its insertion?
A)semitendinosis
B)biceps femoris
C)gracilis
D)semimembranosis







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