Question 1

Which muscle(s)  in the figure is(are)  innervated by the tibial nerve?

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A)  1
B)  2 and 4
C)  2, 4 and 5
D)  3
E)  1, 2 and 3F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

A skateboarder falls and lands directly on his buttocks and lower back.He does not feel too much pain and so he continues skating.After a couple of days he begins experiencing right hip pain and notices his right foot and leg are rotated to the right.A doctor diagnoses muscle spasm.Which of the following muscles is most likely causing the leg and foot rotation?

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A)  quadratus lumborum
B)  tibialis posterior
C)  piriformis
D)  adductor longus
E)  sacrospinalisF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) C

Question 3

Which of the following muscles of mastication would be responsible for mandibular elevation?

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A)  temporalis
B)  lateral pterygoid
C)  stylohyoid
D)  zygomaticus major
E)  zygomaticus minorF) C) and E)
G) C) and D) A

Question 4

Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called

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A)  compartments.
B)  fascicles.
C)  retinacula.
D)  aponeuroses.
E)  groups.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Tendinous intersections divide the into segments externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

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A)  vastus lateralis
B)  serratus anterior
C)  rectus abdominis
D)  quadriceps femoris
E)  transverse abdominalF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

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A)  prime movers
B)  antagonists
C)  synergists
D)  fixators
E)  adductorsF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which muscle originates at the manubrium, inserts on the thyroid cartilage, and aids in singing low notes?

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A)  omohyoid
B)  thyrohyoid
C)  sternothyroid
D)  stylohyoid
E)  lateral pterygoidF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible) ?

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A)  zygomaticus major
B)  digastric
C)  sternohyoid
D)  depressor anguli oris
E)  hyoglossusF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

What is(are)  the innervation(s)  of the palatoglossus?

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A)  hypoglossal nerve
B)  accessory nerve
C)  vagus nerve
D)  hypoglossal and accessory nerves
E)  accessory and vagal nervesF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following extensors of the head is the most superficial?

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A)  trapezius
B)  semispinalis capitis
C)  splenius capitis
D)  sternocleidomastoid
E)  temporalisF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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A)  pectoralis major
B)  latissimus dorsi
C)  teres minor
D)  diaphragm
E)  deltoidF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The semitendinosus is an example of what muscle shape?

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A)  triangular
B)  fusiform
C)  sphincter
D)  convergent
E)  pennateF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which muscle(s)  in the figure is(are)  innervated by the obturator nerve?

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A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  5F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

The longest muscle in the human body is the

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A)  iliopsoas.
B)  sartorius.
C)  erector spinae.
D)  semitendinosus.
E)  semimembranosus.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The originates on the zygomatic arch and inserts on the angle of the mandible.

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A)  masseter
B)  buccinator
C)  temporalis
D)  genioglossus
E)  stylohyoidF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  soleus
B)  adductor longus
C)  piriformis
D)  vastus medialis
E)  semimembranosusF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal intercostals
B)  external intercostals
C)  diaphragm
D)  stylohyoid
E)  hyoglossusF) None of the above
G) A) and B) C

Question 18

Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is innervated by the phrenic nerve.
B)  It elevates the scapula if the scapula is fixed.
C)  It rotates the scapula and depresses the apex of the shoulder.
D)  It flexes the neck if the scapula is fixed.
E)  It protracts the scapula if the humerus is fixed.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand.
B)  It indirectly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb.
C)  It directly inserts on all digits of the hand.
D)  It directly inserts on all digits of the hand except the thumb.
E)  It directly inserts on the index finger only.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Unilateral contraction of which muscle causes ipsilateral flexion of the lumbar vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  multifidus
B)  latissimus dorsi
C)  external intercostals
D)  serratus anterior
E)  quadratus lumborumF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which muscle(s) in the figure is(are) innervated by the tibial nerve?

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Which of the following muscles of mastication would be responsible for mandibular elevation?

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Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called

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Tendinous intersections divide the into segments externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

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Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

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Which muscle originates at the manubrium, inserts on the thyroid cartilage, and aids in singing low notes?

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Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible) ?

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What is(are) the innervation(s) of the palatoglossus?

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Which of the following extensors of the head is the most superficial?

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Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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The semitendinosus is an example of what muscle shape?

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Which muscle(s) in the figure is(are) innervated by the obturator nerve?

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The longest muscle in the human body is the

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The originates on the zygomatic arch and inserts on the angle of the mandible.

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Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

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Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

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Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

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Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

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Unilateral contraction of which muscle causes ipsilateral flexion of the lumbar vertebral column?

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Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which muscle(s) in the figure is(are) innervated by the tibial nerve?

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Which of the following muscles of mastication would be responsible for mandibular elevation?

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Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called

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Tendinous intersections divide the into segments externally visible on the abdomen of a well-muscled person.

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Which term best describes the relationship of the deltoid and SITS muscles during shoulder abduction?

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Which muscle originates at the manubrium, inserts on the thyroid cartilage, and aids in singing low notes?

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Which one of these muscles helps to open the mouth (depress the mandible) ?

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What is(are) the innervation(s) of the palatoglossus?

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Which of the following extensors of the head is the most superficial?

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Which muscle acting on the arm assists in deep inspiration?

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The semitendinosus is an example of what muscle shape?

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Which muscle(s) in the figure is(are) innervated by the obturator nerve?

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The longest muscle in the human body is the

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The originates on the zygomatic arch and inserts on the angle of the mandible.

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Which of the following muscles is in the medial compartment of the thigh?

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Which of the following muscles is the prime mover for inhalation?

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Which of the following is true regarding the levator scapulae?

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Which of the following best describes the insertion of the extensor digitorum?

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Unilateral contraction of which muscle causes ipsilateral flexion of the lumbar vertebral column?

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