Question 1

One of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sartorius.
B)  tensor fasciae latae.
C)  pectineus.
D)  gluteus maximus.
E)  gracilis.F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The quadriceps femoris is a composite muscle with four heads that work together to flex the leg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibularis longus
B)  Plantaris
C)  Gastrocnemius
D)  Soleus
E)  Tibialis anteriorF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

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) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adductor longus
B)  Adductor brevis
C)  Gracilis
D)  Pectineus
E)  Tensor fasciae lataeF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb) spread out wide (full abduction) ,which muscle or group would bring your thumb toward your first finger?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The longest muscle of the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sartorius.
B)  gracilis.
C)  quadriceps femoris.
D)  biceps brachii.
E)  brachioradialis.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tibialis posterior and popliteus
B)  Gastrocnemius and soleus
C)  Flexor digitorum longus and flexor hallucis longus
D)  Tibialis anterior and extensor digitorum longus
E)  Extensor hallucis longus and fibularis longusF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The muscle that makes up the calf of the leg is the

Accepted Answer

A)  plantaris.
B)  tibialis posterior.
C)  popliteus.
D)  soleus.
E)  gastrocnemius.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

The pectoralis major extends the arm while the latissimus dorsi flexes it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Semimembranosus
C)  Rectus femoris
D)  SemitendinosusE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The __________ muscles of the foot have both proximal and distal attachments within the foot.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic
B)  extrinsic
C)  intrinsic and extrinsicD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 14

All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the deep fibular nerve.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensor digitorum longus
B)  Gastrocnemius
C)  Extensor hallucis longus
D)  Tibialis anterior
E)  Fibularis tertiusF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The tight space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum is called the carpal tunnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most powerful muscle in the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  gluteus medius.
B)  gluteus maximus.
C)  quadriceps femoris.
D)  biceps femoris.
E)  sartorius.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

All of these muscles,except one,adduct the arm.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Infraspinatus
B)  Teres minor
C)  Supraspinatus
D)  Coracobrachialis
E)  Triceps brachiiF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The muscles that move the wrist are considered to be intrinsic muscles of the hand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  Levator scapulae
B)  Rhomboid major
C)  Subclavius
D)  Rhomboid minor
E)  TrapeziusF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Which muscle does not have a proximal attachment on the ischial tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps femoris
B)  Semimembranosus
C)  Adductor longus
D)  Semitendinosus
E)  Quadratus femorisF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Exam 12: Appendicular Muscles

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

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One of the largest muscles in the body and the one most responsible for extending and laterally rotating the thigh is the

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Which muscle does not adduct the thigh?

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Which muscle does not have a proximal attachment on the ischial tuberosity?

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The muscles that move the wrist are considered to be intrinsic muscles of the hand.

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The longest muscle of the body is the

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The tight space between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum is called the carpal tunnel.

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The muscle that makes up the calf of the leg is the

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These two muscles are known as the triceps surae and together are the most powerful plantar flexors of all of the leg muscles.

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There are four posterior thoracic muscles.Select the exception.

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All of the muscles listed,except one,are innervated by the deep fibular nerve.Select the exception.

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All of these muscles,except one,adduct the arm.Select the exception.

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The quadriceps femoris is a composite muscle with four heads that work together to flex the leg.

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The pectoralis major extends the arm while the latissimus dorsi flexes it.

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The most powerful muscle in the body is the

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The __________ muscles of the foot have both proximal and distal attachments within the foot.

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If you had all of your fingers (including the thumb) spread out wide (full abduction) ,which muscle or group would bring your thumb toward your first finger?

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

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Which muscle is not involved in plantar flexing the foot?

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Which is not one of the hamstring muscles?

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