Question 1

Which of the following muscles of facial expression is not innervated by the facial nerve?

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A)  orbicularis oculi
B)  zygomaticus major
C)  corrugator supercilii
D)  levator palpebrae superioris
E)  buccinatorF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The aponeurosis of the external oblique forms the at its inferior margin.

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A)  linea alba
B)  rectus sheath
C)  linea semilunaris
D)  medial retinaculum
E)  inguinal ligamentF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

A male sustains a crushing injury to his foot.After weeks of care, he begins to notice that he cannot bend the little toe on his right foot.A logical diagnosis would be

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A)  atrophy of the flexor hallucis brevis.
B)  atrophy of the fibularis brevis.
C)  atrophy of the soleus.
D)  atrophy of the flexor digiti minimi.
E)  atrophy of the adductor hallucis.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius?

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A)  abducens nerve
B)  facial nerve
C)  vagus nerve
D)  accessory nerve
E)  trigeminal nerveF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The rectus abdominis is a(n)  muscle, while the rectus femoris is a(n)  muscle.

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A)  fusiform; parallel
B)  parallel; bipennate
C)  convergent; unipennate
D)  bipennate; parallel
E)  multipennate; convergentF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The antagonist for the triceps brachii is the

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A)  deltoid.
B)  anconeus.
C)  biceps brachii.
D)  supinator.
E)  teres minor.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 7

What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixators
B)  antagonists
C)  synergists
D)  prime movers
E)  depressorsF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 8

A butcher who cuts the distal portion of his fingers may cut the

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A)  flexor pollicis longus tendon.
B)  flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.
C)  palmaris longus tendon.
D)  adductor pollicis.
E)  flexor digitorum profundus tendon.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

An Olympic sprinter readies for a race.After the sound of the starting gun, he propels himself forward from the starting block and immediately grimaces in pain, grabbing for the back of his thigh.Within
48 hours he begins noticing extensive bruising on the back of his thigh extending into the back of the knee.He now has difficulty rising from a seated position and flexing his knee.Bending at the waist generates more pain.Which muscle is likely injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  gluteus maximus
B)  popliteus
C)  biceps femoris
D)  gastrocnemius
E)  iliopsoasF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  extensor carpi radialis brevis
B)  adductor pollicis
C)  extensor pollicis longus
D)  extensor indicis
E)  abductor pollicis longusF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Some people suffer involuntary urination because of incompetence of what muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  external urethral sphincter
B)  bulbospongiosus
C)  compressor urethrae
D)  ischiocavernosus
E)  levator aniF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 12

In a whiplash injury, the neck undergoes forced hyperextension then hyperflexion, injuring multiple muscles in the neck.Which of the following muscles would be injured during the hyperextension phase of the injury?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The study of the muscular system is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  kinesiology.
B)  pathophysiology.
C)  myology.
D)  biology.
E)  neurology.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which term below best describes the deltoid?

Accepted Answer

A)  fusiform
B)  intrinsic
C)  involuntary
D)  extrinsic
E)  parallelF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following correctly states the origin and insertion of the sternocleidomastoid?

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A)  sternal manubrium and lateral one-third of clavicle; mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line
B)  sternal manubrium and medial half of clavicle; mastoid process and medial one-third of superior nuchal line
C)  sternal manubrium and medial one-third of clavicle; mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line
D)  sternal manubrium and lateral half of clavicle; mastoid process and lateral one-third of superior nuchal line
E)  mastoid process and lateral half of superior nuchal line; sternal manubrium, medial one-third of clavicleF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

The deepest muscle of the abdominal wall is the

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse abdominal.
B)  internal oblique.
C)  rectus abdominis.
D)  latissimus dorsi.
E)  pectoralis minor.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

A heavyset middle-aged insurance salesman who doesn't exercise often accepts his friend's invitation to a pickup basketball game.When attempting a jump shot, he falls to the ground in pain, grasping at the calf of his leg.There is an enormous bulge in his leg immediately below the knee, and he is unable to plantar flex that foot.Most likely he has injured his and the bulge is .

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps tendon; his rectus femoris
B)  calcaneal tendon; his triceps surae
C)  patellar ligament; his fibularis longus
D)  tibia; a previously undetected bone tumor
E)  hamstrings; a large hematoma (blood clot) F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

While sitting at your desk, you drop your pencil onto the floor.You bend over to pick up the pencil.In order to straighten up and continue your exam you must use which of the following muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  tibialis anterior
B)  erector spinae
C)  semimembranosus
D)  tibialis anterior and semimembranosus
E)  extensor hallucis longusF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which muscle of respiration is innervated by the phrenic nerve?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphragm
B)  external intercostals
C)  internal intercostals
D)  innermost intercostals
E)  pectoralis majorF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

In lifting a heavy weight from the floor, one should use the power of the in order to avoid muscle strain in the lower back.

Accepted Answer

A)  biceps brachii and brachialis
B)  gastrocnemius and soleus
C)  external and internal abdominal obliques
D)  knee and hip extensors
E)  trapezius and latissimus dorsiF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius?

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What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

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The antagonist for the triceps brachii is the

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The deepest muscle of the abdominal wall is the

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The aponeurosis of the external oblique forms the at its inferior margin.

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The rectus abdominis is a(n) muscle, while the rectus femoris is a(n) muscle.

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Some people suffer involuntary urination because of incompetence of what muscle?

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In a whiplash injury, the neck undergoes forced hyperextension then hyperflexion, injuring multiple muscles in the neck.Which of the following muscles would be injured during the hyperextension phase of the injury?

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Which term below best describes the deltoid?

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Which muscle of respiration is innervated by the phrenic nerve?

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Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

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While sitting at your desk, you drop your pencil onto the floor.You bend over to pick up the pencil.In order to straighten up and continue your exam you must use which of the following muscles?

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In lifting a heavy weight from the floor, one should use the power of the in order to avoid muscle strain in the lower back.

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Which of the following muscles of facial expression is not innervated by the facial nerve?

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Which of the following correctly states the origin and insertion of the sternocleidomastoid?

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A butcher who cuts the distal portion of his fingers may cut the

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The study of the muscular system is known as

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A male sustains a crushing injury to his foot.After weeks of care, he begins to notice that he cannot bend the little toe on his right foot.A logical diagnosis would be

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Exam 10: The Muscular System

Which cranial nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius?

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What term best describes the relationship between the pronator quadratus and supinator?

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The antagonist for the triceps brachii is the

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The deepest muscle of the abdominal wall is the

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The aponeurosis of the external oblique forms the at its inferior margin.

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The rectus abdominis is a(n) muscle, while the rectus femoris is a(n) muscle.

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Some people suffer involuntary urination because of incompetence of what muscle?

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In a whiplash injury, the neck undergoes forced hyperextension then hyperflexion, injuring multiple muscles in the neck.Which of the following muscles would be injured during the hyperextension phase of the injury?

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Which term below best describes the deltoid?

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Which muscle of respiration is innervated by the phrenic nerve?

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Which of the following is an intrinsic muscle of the hand?

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While sitting at your desk, you drop your pencil onto the floor.You bend over to pick up the pencil.In order to straighten up and continue your exam you must use which of the following muscles?

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In lifting a heavy weight from the floor, one should use the power of the in order to avoid muscle strain in the lower back.

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Which of the following muscles of facial expression is not innervated by the facial nerve?

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Which of the following correctly states the origin and insertion of the sternocleidomastoid?

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A butcher who cuts the distal portion of his fingers may cut the

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The study of the muscular system is known as

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A male sustains a crushing injury to his foot.After weeks of care, he begins to notice that he cannot bend the little toe on his right foot.A logical diagnosis would be

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