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Muscular System Review - ANSWERS
1. In a convergent muscle the muscle fibers are
A. Parallel to the long axis of the muscle
B. Based over a broad area, but all of the fibers come together at a common attachment site
C. Arranged to form a common angle with a tendon
D. Arranged concentrically around an opening
2. The movable attachment of muscle to bone or other connective tissue is referred to as the:
A. Origin
B. Insertion
C. Rotator
D. Joint
3. A muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement is called:
A. A synergist
B. An antagonist
C. An originator
D. An agonist or primary mover
4. Muscles are classified as synergists when:
A. Muscles perform opposite tasks and are located on opposite sides of the limb
B. Muscles contract together and are coordinated in affecting a particular movement
C. A muscle is responsible for a particular movement
D. The movement involves flexion and extension
5. The pectoralis major produces ____________________ at the shoulder joint, and the latissimus
dorsal muscles produces ______________________.
A. Abduction and adduction
B. Extension and flexion
C. Medial rotation and lateral rotation
D. Flexion and extension
6. The flexors that move the lower leg, commonly known as the hamstrings include:
A. Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis
B. Sartorius, rectus femoris, vastus medialis
C. Gastrocnemius, soleus
D. Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus
7. The extensors that move the lower leg, commonly known as the quadriceps include:
A. Gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis anterior, popliteal
B. Semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, sartorius
C. Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
D. Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, adductors, Sartorius
8. Major muscles that produce plantar flexion involved with movement of the lower leg are the:
A. Gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis anterior
B. Tibialis anterior, calcaneal, popliteal
C. Sartorius, tibialis anterior, patellar
D. Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus
9. The actions that the arm muscles produce that are not evident in the action of the leg muscles are:
A. Abduction and adduction
B. Flexion and extension
C. Pronation and supination
D. Rotation and adduction
10. Common actions of the muscles of the forearm and the upper leg involve:
A. Flexion and extension
B. Adduction and abduction
C. Rotation and supination
D. Pronation and supination
11. The muscles that are synergistic with the diaphragm during inspiration are the:
A. Sternocleidomastoid
B. Rectus abdominis
C. Pectoralis major
D. External intercostals
12. When playing an instrument such as a trumpet, the muscle used to purse the lips and blow
forcefully is the:
A. Masseter
B. Buccinator
C. Zygomaticus
D. Platysma
13. The bicep muscles make a prominent bulge when:
A. Extending the forearm pronated
B. Flexing the forearm supinated
C. Extending the forearm supinated
D. Flexing the forearm pronated
14. Skeletal muscles in which the fascicles form a common angle with the tendon are
________________ muscles.
A. Parallel
B. Circular
C. Pennate
D. Convergent
15. The “kissing” muscle that purses the lips is the:
A. Zygomaticus
B. Orbicularis oris
C. Orbicularis oculi
D. Buccinators
16. The powerful abductor muscle of the upper arm is the:
A. Pectoralis major
B. Biceps
C. Deltoid
D. Triceps
17. The muscle that extends the arm while doing push-ups is the:
A. Deltoid
B. Pectoralis major
C. Biceps
D. Triceps
18. An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the:
A. Extensor digitorum longus
B. Soleus
C. Sartorius
D. Tibialis Anterior
19. A muscle that dorsiflexes the foot is the:
A. Tibialis anterior
B. Soleus
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Rectus femoris
20. In a _________________ muscle, the fascicles are concentrically arranged around an opening.
A. Convergent
B. Parallel
C. Pennate
D. Circular
21. A muscle that flexes the spinal column is the:
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Pectoralis major
C. Latissimus dorsi
D. Erector spinae
22. Tom is having difficulty plantar flexing and everting his foot. Which muscle is most likely involved in
this problem?
A. Tibialis anterior
B. Soleus
C. Achilles tendon
D. Sartorius
23. The action when a ballerina is on his/her toes:
A. Dorsiflexion
B. Plantar flexion
C. Inversion
D. Eversion
24. The action when you shrug your shoulders is:
A. Depression
B. Elevation
C. Flexion
D. Rotation
25. The action when you look both ways before you cross the road is:
A. Rotation
B. Elevation
C. Depression
D. Extension