Question 1

The muscle fascicle arrangement for Orbicularis oris is best characterized as

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A)   parallel.
B)   bipennate.
C)   convergent.
D)   unipennate.
E)   circular.

Question 2

Compare and contrast the function of the muscles contained in the anterior and posterior compartments of the upper and lower limbs. Explain the embryological reason for the differences.

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The anterior compartments of the upper l...

Question 3

The lateral border of the femoral triangle is formed by the

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A)   sartorius muscle.
B)   rectus femoris muscle.
C)   greater saphenous vein.
D)   femur.

Question 4

The muscle used to depress the tongue is the

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A)   styloglossus.
B)   genioglossus.
C)   hyoglossus.
D)   digastric. C

Question 5

The most superficial muscle of the anterior abdominal wall is the

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A)   rectus abdominis.
B)   internal oblique.
C)   transversus abdominis.
D)   external oblique.

Question 6

An individual with damage to the radial nerve would be unlikely to contract the

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A)   biceps brachii.
B)   extensor digitorum.
C)   coracobrachialis.
D)   pronator teres.

Question 7

A deltoid injection is given

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A)   lateral to the clavicle.
B)   5 cm below the greater tubercle of the humerus.
C)   above the acromion.
D)   2 inches above the most lateral bony landmark on the superior surface of the shoulder.

Question 8

Besides the coracobrachialis, what other muscle originates on the coracoid process of the scapula?

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A)   subscapularis
B)   triceps brachii (part of it) 
C)   biceps brachii (part of it) 
D)   infraspinatus C

Question 9

If an intramuscular gluteal injection is not situated properly, all of the following structures could be damaged except

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A)   gluteal blood vessels.
B)   the sciatic nerve.
C)   the gluteal nerves.
D)   the vastus lateralis.

Question 10

The inguinal ligament can be located by drawing an imaginary line between two palpable bony surface landmarks: the anterior superior iliac spine and the

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A)   posterior superior iliac spine.
B)   pubic symphysis.
C)   superficial inguinal ring.
D)   pubic tubercle.

Question 11

By palpation, one locates the temporomandibular joint

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A)   directly anterior to the external auditory opening.
B)   by feeling the pulse of the facial artery.
C)   by feeling the pulse of the superficial temporal artery.
D)   directly posterior to the last upper molars (wisdom teeth) .

Question 12

A muscle inserting on the pisiform bone of the wrist is

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A)   the extensor digitorum.
B)   the flexor carpi ulnaris.
C)   a lumbrical.
D)   the pronator teres.

Question 13

The arrangement of muscle fascicles in a sphincter is

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A)   parallel.
B)   bipennate.
C)   convergent.
D)   unipennate.
E)   circular.

Question 14

The main function of the flexor retinaculum in the wrist is to

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A)   prevent the flexor tendons from moving anteriorly when all fingers are flexed.
B)   bind the radius, ulna, and carpals together.
C)   reduce friction.
D)   hold blood vessels. A

Question 15

Vertical groove in the center of the back.

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A)   suprachristal line
B)   posterior triangle
C)   posterior median furrow
D)   medial bicipital furrow
E)   linea semilunaris

Question 16

Figure 11.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the Temporalis.

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   E

Question 17

This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement.

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A)   parallel
B)   bipennate
C)   convergent
D)   unipennate
E)   circular

Question 18

The gastrocnemius operates in a -class lever system.

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A)   first
B)   second
C)   third
D)   fourth

Question 19

The temporalis and muscles are the prime movers of jaw closure as they elevate the mandible.

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The answer of The temporalis and muscles are the prime...

Question 20

Figure 11.3
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the Serratus anterior.

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A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   E

Exam 11: The Muscular System: the Appendicular Musculature

The muscle fascicle arrangement for Orbicularis oris is best characterized as

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Compare and contrast the function of the muscles contained in the anterior and posterior compartments of the upper and lower limbs. Explain the embryological reason for the differences.

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The lateral border of the femoral triangle is formed by the

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The muscle used to depress the tongue is the

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The most superficial muscle of the anterior abdominal wall is the

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An individual with damage to the radial nerve would be unlikely to contract the

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A deltoid injection is given

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Besides the coracobrachialis, what other muscle originates on the coracoid process of the scapula?

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If an intramuscular gluteal injection is not situated properly, all of the following structures could be damaged except

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The inguinal ligament can be located by drawing an imaginary line between two palpable bony surface landmarks: the anterior superior iliac spine and the

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By palpation, one locates the temporomandibular joint

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A muscle inserting on the pisiform bone of the wrist is

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The arrangement of muscle fascicles in a sphincter is

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The main function of the flexor retinaculum in the wrist is to

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Vertical groove in the center of the back.

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Figure 11.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the Temporalis.

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This arrangement of muscle fascicles tends to be triangular in shape. The Pectoralis major is an example of a muscle with this type of muscle fascicle arrangement.

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The gastrocnemius operates in a -class lever system.

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The temporalis and muscles are the prime movers of jaw closure as they elevate the mandible.

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Figure 11.3 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the Serratus anterior.

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