Question 1

The flexor digitorum longus is located in the

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A)   deep layer of the posterior compartment of the leg, and it flexes toes 2-5.
B)   deep layer of the posterior compartment of the leg, and it flexes toes 1-3.
C)   superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the leg, and it flexes toes 2-5.
D)   superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the leg, and it flexes toes 1-3.
E)   anterior compartment of the leg, and it flexes toes 1-5.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The most laterally placed of the three erector spinae components, the ________ group, is composed of three parts: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar.

Accepted Answer

A)   longissimus
B)   spinalis
C)   iliocostalisD) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 3

A condition in which a portion of the viscera protrudes through a weakened point of the muscular wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as a hernia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

-This figure shows a posterior view of the right thigh. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Semitendinosus
B)   Semimembranosus
C)   Biceps femoris
D)   Adductor magnus
E)   Gluteus maximusF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb)  spread out wide, which muscle or group would bring fingers 2-5 together?

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A)   Adductor pollicis
B)   Palmar interossei
C)   Dorsal interossei
D)   Lumbricals
E)   Abductor pollicis longusF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

-This figure shows the muscles of the anterior neck. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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A)   Sternocleidomastoid
B)   Trapezius
C)   Sternothyroid
D)   Geniohyoid
E)   SternohyoidF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

With three seconds left on the clock, Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal in her soccer game. Of the muscles listed, select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking.

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A)   Biceps femoris
B)   Semimembranosus
C)   Sartorius
D)   Quadriceps femoris
E)   Tensor fasciae lataeF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 8

Which muscle is not innervated by the plantar nerve?

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A)   Extensor digitorum brevis
B)   Flexor digitorum brevis
C)   Lumbricals
D)   Flexor hallucis brevis
E)   Plantar interosseiF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The extensor hallucis longus is located in the

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A)   superficial layer of the posterior compartment of the leg.
B)   anterior compartment of the leg.
C)   deep layer of the posterior compartment of the leg.D) A) and C)
E) B) and C)

Question 10

Which muscles help us in the initial breakdown of food?

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A)   Extrinsic eye muscles
B)   Muscles of mastication
C)   Muscles that move the tongue
D)   Muscles of facial expression
E)   Muscles of the pharynxF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Which cranial nerve innervates the superior oblique muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   The abducens nerve
B)   The trigeminal nerve
C)   The trochlear nerve
D)   The oculomotor nerve
E)   The glossopharyngeal nerveF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the abdominal muscles has its fibers running in an inferomedial direction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Rectus abdominis
B)   Transversus abdominis
C)   Internal oblique
D)   External oblique
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

-This figure shows a medial view of the right eye. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Superior oblique
B)   Inferior oblique
C)   Lateral rectus
D)   Medial rectus
E)   Superior rectusF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which group of muscles forms a thick, fleshy mass at the base of the thumb?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothenar group
B)   Thenar group
C)   Midpalmar group
D)   Dorsal interossei group
E)   Abductor digit groupF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

-This figure shows a lateral view of the right leg. What muscle is indicated by the number 1?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tibialis anterior
B)   Gastrocnemius
C)   Soleus
D)   Fibularis longus
E)   Fibularis tertiusF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

A nursing baby is using what muscle to suckle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Risorius
B)   Platysma
C)   Mentalis
D)   Levator labii superioris
E)   BuccinatorF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

In the male, which muscle ejects urine or semen, compresses the base of the penis, and helps in formation of an erection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iliococcygeus
B)   Superficial transverse perineal muscle
C)   External urethral sphincter
D)   Bulbospongiosus
E)   PubococcygeusF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The mentalis muscle has what action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Smiling
B)   Frowning
C)   Pouting
D)   Blowing
E)   SuckingF) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

Two features that are used in the naming of muscles are tissue color and fiber size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Contraction of the diaphragm assists in

Accepted Answer

A)   expiration.
B)   inspiration.
C)   flexion at the waist.
D)   extension at the waist.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 11: Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles

-This figure shows a medial view of the right eye. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

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Which cranial nerve innervates the superior oblique muscle?

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Which group of muscles forms a thick, fleshy mass at the base of the thumb?

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A nursing baby is using what muscle to suckle?

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-This figure shows the muscles of the anterior neck. What muscle does number 1 indicate?

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Which muscle is not innervated by the plantar nerve?

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If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb) spread out wide, which muscle or group would bring fingers 2-5 together?

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With three seconds left on the clock, Mia breaks free and scores the winning goal in her soccer game. Of the muscles listed, select the one with the primary action in extending the leg for kicking.

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The extensor hallucis longus is located in the

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The mentalis muscle has what action?

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In the male, which muscle ejects urine or semen, compresses the base of the penis, and helps in formation of an erection?

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Two features that are used in the naming of muscles are tissue color and fiber size.

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Contraction of the diaphragm assists in

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-This figure shows a lateral view of the right leg. What muscle is indicated by the number 1?

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The most laterally placed of the three erector spinae components, the ________ group, is composed of three parts: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar.

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A condition in which a portion of the viscera protrudes through a weakened point of the muscular wall of the abdominopelvic cavity is known as a hernia.

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-This figure shows a posterior view of the right thigh. What muscle does number 3 indicate?

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Which muscles help us in the initial breakdown of food?

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Which of the abdominal muscles has its fibers running in an inferomedial direction?

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The flexor digitorum longus is located in the

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