Question 1

Which of the following extends the forearm?

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A)  triceps brachii
B)  brachioradialis
C)  biceps brachii
D)  brachialisE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Identify the lateral rectus muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

In the human body,what is the fulcrum in a lever system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fulcrum is the angle of the movement.
B)  The fulcrum is the effort generated by muscle contractions.
C)  The fulcrum is the weight of the body part being moved.
D)  The fulcrum is the joint at which movement occurs.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Identify the corrugator supercilii muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Unipennate muscles have fascicles that wrap around a bone or have a twisted appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify the rectus abdominis muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Explain the meaning of the muscle name extensor carpi ulnaris.

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The term extensor indicates this muscle ...

Question 8

During abdominal surgery,the surgeon makes a cut lateral to the linea alba.Discuss the location of the linea alba,the muscle that has been cut,and any impairment to mobility the patient may experience.

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The linea alba is a line of connective t...

Question 9

What is the action of flexor carpi ulnaris?

Accepted Answer

A)  flex the index finger
B)  flex the hand
C)  flex the little finger
D)  flex the thumbE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Standing on tiptoes is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  first-class lever system.
B)  second-class lever system.
C)  third-class lever system.
D)  lever system demonstrating mechanical disadvantage.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following muscles is named for its shape?

Accepted Answer

A)  levator scapulae
B)  vastus medialis
C)  pronator quadratus
D)  triceps brachiiE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following muscles extends the leg at the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  rectus femoris
B)  adductor magnus
C)  sartorius
D)  gracilisE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What joint serves as the fulcrum when triceps brachii moves the forearm?

Accepted Answer

A)  wrist joint
B)  shoulder joint
C)  metacarpals joint
D)  elbow jointE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The external urinary sphincter provides involuntary control of urination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A first-class lever has the fulcrum situated farther from the point of the applied force,with the load to be moved in between.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain how synergists and antagonists balance the action of the agonist.

Accepted Answer

An agonist,or prime mover,provides most ...

Question 17

Which muscle is a powerful agonist of adduction,medial rotation,and extension of the arm?

Accepted Answer

A)  latissimus dorsi
B)  deltoid
C)  pectoralis minor
D)  brachialisE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following muscles is named using a directional term?

Accepted Answer

A)  orbicularis oris
B)  adductor longus
C)  vastus lateralis
D)  gastrocnemiusE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A football player sustained an injury to his hamstring group.What muscles belong to the hamstring group and what would be the effect of the injury on this group?

Accepted Answer

The hamstring group consists of the bice...

Question 20

Which muscle elevates the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A)  serratus anterior
B)  pectoralis minor
C)  levator scapulae
D)  rhomboid majorE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 9: The Muscular System

Which of the following extends the forearm?

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A first-class lever has the fulcrum situated farther from the point of the applied force,with the load to be moved in between.

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Which of the following muscles extends the leg at the knee joint?

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Unipennate muscles have fascicles that wrap around a bone or have a twisted appearance.

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Standing on tiptoes is an example of a:

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Which muscle is a powerful agonist of adduction,medial rotation,and extension of the arm?

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Which of the following muscles is named using a directional term?

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Identify the rectus abdominis muscle.

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Which of the following muscles is named for its shape?

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What joint serves as the fulcrum when triceps brachii moves the forearm?

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Explain how synergists and antagonists balance the action of the agonist.

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Which muscle elevates the scapula?

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In the human body,what is the fulcrum in a lever system?

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What is the action of flexor carpi ulnaris?

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Explain the meaning of the muscle name extensor carpi ulnaris.

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Identify the corrugator supercilii muscle.

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During abdominal surgery,the surgeon makes a cut lateral to the linea alba.Discuss the location of the linea alba,the muscle that has been cut,and any impairment to mobility the patient may experience.

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Identify the lateral rectus muscle.

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The external urinary sphincter provides involuntary control of urination.

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A football player sustained an injury to his hamstring group.What muscles belong to the hamstring group and what would be the effect of the injury on this group?

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