Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 10 – Flashcards
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Muscles that surround the mouth and eyes are __________ muscles.
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circular
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A muscle whose fascicles all pull in the same direction is a __________ muscle
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parallel
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The fascicle arrangement that permits the greatest extent of muscle shortening is __________.
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parallel
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Muscles that guard entrances and exits of internal passageways are ________ muscles.
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circular
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In a ________ muscle, the fascicles are concentrically arranged around an opening.
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circular
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The type of muscle whose functional characteristics most closely resemble those of its muscle fibers is the ________ muscle.
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parallel
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Skeletal muscles in which the fascicles form a common angle with the tendon are ________ muscles.
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pennate
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Which of the following is not one of the forms of fascicle organization?
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perpendicular
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________ muscle fibers pull in different directions, permitting different actions depending on stimulation.
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Convergent
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Most of the skeletal muscles in the body are
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parallel muscles.
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Muscle fibers in skeletal muscle form bundles called ________.
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fascicles
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In a convergent muscle, fascicles converge on a common attachment site that may be a slender band of collagen fibers known as a ________.
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raphe
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Lever systems where the force is applied between the fulcrum and the load are called __________ levers. An example is flexion of the forearm by biceps brachii.
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third-class
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A rigid structure that can change the effective strength of a muscle is called a __________.
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lever
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The biceps brachii-humerus arrangement represents a __________ -class lever system.
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third
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A lever consists of
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a rigid structure and a fulcrum.
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The most common lever systems in the body are those that have the applied force between the fulcrum and the load. These are called ________ levers.
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third-class
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Contracting the gastrocnemius muscles to elevate the body on the toes involves a ________ lever.
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second-class
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In the musculoskeletal system, levers are formed by ________.
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bone
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A(n) ________ is a rigid structure that moves on a fixed point.
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lever
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The movement produced by a muscle is called its __________.
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action
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A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle is called its __________.
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antagonist
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A muscle that assists another by stabilizing its origin is called its __________.
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fixator
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A(n) ________ is a muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement.
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prime mover
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Which of these phrases most aptly describes "muscle insertion"?
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tendon attachment that moves
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Muscles that insert on the olecranon process of the ulna can act to
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extend the forearm.
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A muscle that assists the muscle that is primarily responsible for a given action is a(n)
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synergist.
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The end of a muscle that is attached to the point that moves when the muscle contracts is called the ________.
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insertion
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The end of a muscle that remains stationary when the muscle contracts is called the ________.
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origin
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Muscles whose fibers run at an angle to the long axis of the body are called __________.
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oblique
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A muscle whose fascicles run at an angle to the body axis might be termed __________.
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oblique
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What muscle name refers to "tailor"?
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sartorius
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Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the hamstring group?
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gluteus medius
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What is the action of the gastrocnemius?
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plantar flexion
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What is the action of the gluteus maximus?
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extension and lateral rotation of hip
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Which of the following is NOT an action of the trapezius?
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circumduction of scapula
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Which muscle produces the same action (synergist) as the teres minor?
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infraspinatus
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Which of the following muscles produces extension of the finger joints and wrist?
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extensor digitorum
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The action of this muscle includes flexion, adduction and medial rotation at the shoulder.
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pectoralis major
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Which of the following muscles does NOT flex the elbow (forearm)?
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triceps brachii
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Which of the following muscles acts as an antagonist of the extensor carpi radialis brevis?
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flexor carpi radialis
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Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the quadriceps femoris group?
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tensor fasciae latae
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Which of the following is NOT part of the adductor group?
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sartorius
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Which of the following muscles produces dorsiflexion when contracted?
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tibialis anterior
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The names of the muscles can indicate all of the following, except
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collagen content of the muscle.
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A muscle whose name ends in the suffix -glossus would be found within or attached to the
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tongue.
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Muscles including the term capitis would be found within or attached to the
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head
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Muscles with fibers that run parallel to the long axis of the body are called
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rectus.
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Each of the following terms is a descriptive term for a muscle's action, except:
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sartorius
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Muscles visible at the body surface are often called
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superficialis.
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Each of the following terms is used to describe the shape of a muscle, except:
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hallucis
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Muscles located close to the midline of the body may be called
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medialis.
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Muscles with fibers that run at an angle to the long axis of the body are called
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oblique.
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Muscles with fibers that run perpendicular to the long axis of the body are called
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transversus.
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Superficial muscles that position or stabilize an organ are called
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extrinsic.
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Which of the following terms could be used with a muscle that is associated with the chin?
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genio
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Muscles located entirely within an organ are called
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intrinsic.
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Deep muscles are called
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profundus.
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Muscles that are long and round in cross section are termed
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teres.
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Which of the following is not a pennate muscle?
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pectoralis
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Acting bilaterally, the splenius capitis __________.
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extends the head
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The temporalis muscle originates on the __________ and inserts on the __________.
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temporal fossa; coronoid process of mandible
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The temporalis muscle is innervated by the mandibular branch of the __________.
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trigeminal nerve
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The masseter muscle originates on the __________.
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medial surfaces of the maxilla and the zygomatic arch as well as the inferior border of the zygomatic arch
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The masseter is innervated by the _____________ branch of the trigeminal nerve.
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mandibular
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The buccinator muscle is innervated by the __________.
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facial nerve
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At its insertion (unlike at its origin), the buccinator muscle __________.
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attaches to fibers of another facial muscle
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The buccinator muscle __________.
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compresses the cheeks
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The actions of the internal obliques include __________.
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compression of the abdomen to assist in forced expiration
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The actions of the internal intercostals are most important during __________.
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forced expiration
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The origin of the external obliques includes ribs __________.
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five through twelve
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The origins of the rectus abdominus muscle are on the __________.
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pubic bone
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The external intercostals elevate the rib cage during __________.
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inspiration
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The transversus abdominus muscle is innervated by the __________.
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intercostals nerves
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Which of these muscles elevates the mandible?
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temporalis
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Which of these muscles is used primarily in chewing?
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masseter
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Which of these muscles is innervated by cranial nerve VII?
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All of these muscles are innervated by cranial nerve VII.
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Which muscle is used to pout?
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mentalis
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the flat muscle that inserts broadly on the mandible is the __________.
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platysma
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Which muscle's action is to close the eye?
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orbicularis oculi
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Which muscle's action is to elevate the mandible and close the jaw?
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masseter
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What is the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
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mastoid region of skull and lateral portion of superior nuchal line
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Which of the following is not primarily a muscle of facial expression?
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masseter
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The mentalis muscle inserts on the
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skin of the chin.
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The "kissing muscle" that purses the lips is the
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orbicularis oris.
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All of the following are innervated by the facial nerve (N VII), except for the ________ muscle.
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levator palpebrae superioris
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The origin of the frontalis muscle is the
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epicranial aponeurosis.
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The temporalis muscle passes through the
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zygomatic arch.
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Which of the following describes the action of the corrugator supercilii?
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wrinkles the brow
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The iliac crest is the origin of the
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quadratus lumborum.
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The procerus has its origin on the
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lateral nasal cartilages.
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The sternocleidomastoid inserts on the
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mastoid process.
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The anterior muscle of facial expression that inserts widely on the periosteum of the mandible is the
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platysma.
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Which of the following muscles has its insertion on the sternum?
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rectus abdominis
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Which of the following muscles compresses the abdomen?
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external oblique, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis
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The ________ covers the anterior surface of the neck.
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platysma
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A muscle that inserts on the body of the mandible is probably involved in
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chewing.
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The muscle that has it s origin on the superior surface of the pubis around the symphysis is the
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rectus abdominis.
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The axial muscles of the head and neck are assigned to one of the following functional groups, except
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the muscles of vocal expression.
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The ________ muscle is the strongest jaw muscle.
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masseter
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Which of these is true about the muscle named levator palpebrae superioris?
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originates at the back of the orbit and raises the upper eyelid
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During abdominal surgery, the surgeon makes a cut lateral to the linea alba. The muscle that would be cut is the
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rectus abdominis.
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Tom, a trumpet player, asks you which muscles he should develop in order to be a better trumpeter. What would you tell him?
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the buccinator and orbicularis oris
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The freedom of movement is relatively greater in the
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pectoral girdle
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Damage to the pectoralis major would interfere with a person's ability to
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adduct the humerus
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What is the origin of the muscle indicated by the arrow?
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superior surface of the pubis
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What is the origin of the muscle indicated by the arrow?
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clavicle and scapula
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What is the origin of the muscle indicated by the arrow?
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superior thorax - between the acromion of the scapula and the cartilage of the second rib
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What is the origin of the muscle indicated by the arrow?
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anterior superior iliac spine
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Which joint is considered the most flexible joint in the body?
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the shoulder joint
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Muscles of the shoulder can be divided into groups based on __________.
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distribution and functional relationships
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Which of the following groups of muscles are not muscles of the shoulder?
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the anterior flexor muscles
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The pectoral girdle consists of the __________.
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clavicle and scapula
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The primary function of the pectoral girdle is to __________.
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act as an attachment site for muscles that move the arm
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The rhomboideus minor muscle originates on which process on the vertebrae?
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Spinous process
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The four muscles that comprise the posterior group of the pectoral girdle are the __________.
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levator scapulae, rhomboideus minor, rhomboideus major, and trapezius
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The rotator cuff is a term used to describe the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize and reinforce the __________.
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glenohumeral joint
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All the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles combine at which location?
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humeral head
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Which muscle is not part of the rotator cuff?
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teres major muscle
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Downward dislocation of the humerus from the glenohumeral joint when carrying weight is prevented by the __________.
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supraspinatus muscle
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The angle of which muscle prevents the humeral head from sliding upward out of the joint as the arm is raised?
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subscapularis
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The action that moves the scapula towards the head is called __________.
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elevation
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Which movement results after the contraction of the serratus anterior muscle?
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scapular protraction and rotation
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Which movement is not associated with the scapula?
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opposition
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To keep the humeral head centered within the glenoidal cavity the rotator cuff muscles must be __________.
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located in the same plane
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The location of the rotator cuff muscles in relation to the glenohumoral joint minimizes the upward pressure against the __________.
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acromion of the scapula
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The two heads of the biceps brachii muscle converge distally to insert on the __________.
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radial tuberosity
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The coracobrachialis muscle originates on the __________.
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coracoid process of the scapula
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The posterior scapular muscle that crosses the glenohumeral joint is the __________.
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teres major
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All fibers of the pectoralis major muscle converge on the lateral edge of the__________.
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intertubercular sulcus
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The anterior axial muscle that crosses the glenohumeral joint is the pectoralis major muscle.
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True
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The posterior axial muscle that crosses the glenohumeral joint is the __________.
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latissimus dorsi
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Of the nine muscles that cross the shoulder joint and insert on the humerus, which muscle is considered to be a prime mover?
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deltoid
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Which of the following muscles is not part of the shoulder?
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brachialis
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A reduction in the lateral angle of the glenohumeral joint in relation to the anatomical position would be called ______
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adduction
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Movement of the shoulder laterally away from the body is called __________.
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abduction
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The __________ is a prime mover of the glenohumeral joint during flexion.
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deltoid
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Which of the following muscles assists during extension of the glenohumeral joint, but is not as a prime mover?
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teres major
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Without lateral rotation of the humerus by the teres minor and infraspinatus muscles, the maximum angle of abduction by the deltoid would be __________.
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90 degrees
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Abduction requires the action of two muscles, and adduction requires the action of __________.
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four muscles
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The muscle that generates the most power during elbow flexion is the __________.
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brachialis
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The prime mover of elbow extension is the __________.
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triceps brachii
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Movement of the elbow joint movement is limited to __________.
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flexion and extension
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Movement of the forearm includes __________.
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pronation and supination
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The muscles that extend the forearm are located __________.
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posteriorly
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Which of the following statements about muscles of the elbow joint is true?
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None of these statements is correct.
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The two heads of the biceps brachii muscle come together distally to insert on the __________.
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radial tuberosity
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The smallest of the posterior extensors of the elbow joint is the __________.
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anconeus
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The origin of the long head of the triceps brachii is on the __________.
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infraglenoid tubercle of the scapula
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The ball and socket joint in the hip is similar to the ball and socket joint of the shoulder but is designed more for __________ than ___________.
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power; precision
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The iliacus and the psoas major muscles are collectively known as the ____________ muscle because they share a common insertion on the __________ of the femur.
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iliopsoas; lesser trochanter
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The medial muscles of the hip joint that insert on the linea aspera are the __________.
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adductor magnus, adductor brevis, and adductor longus
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Muscles that act on the knee joint form most of the mass of the __________.
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thigh
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The actions of the muscles that cross the hip do not include __________.
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inversion
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The prime mover of hip extension is the __________.
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gluteus maximus
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The tensor fascia latae is involved in hip __________.
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abduction
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The anterior muscles of the thigh that originate on the os coxae are __________.
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sartorius; rectus femoris
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The hamstring muscles originate on the __________.
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ischial tuberosity
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To allow for flexion, the __________ unlocks the knee joint.
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popliteus
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The insertion of the supraspinatus muscle is on the __________.
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greater tubercle of the humerus
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The trapezius muscle may be separated into all of the following groups, except __________.
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lateral
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All fibers of the trapezius muscle are innervated by the __________.
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spinal accessory nerve
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The infraspinatus inserts on the ____________ of the humerus.
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greater tubercle of the humerus
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The infraspinatus muscle is included in the __________ muscles.
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rotator cuff
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The latissimus dorsi inserts __________.
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on the intertubercular groove of the humerus
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One of the actions of the latissimus dorsi muscle is to __________.
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adduct the arm
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The subscapularis muscle inserts on the __________.
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lesser tubercle of the humerus
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The insertion of the teres minor is on the __________.
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greater tubercle of the humerus
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The teres major adducts the arm but does not __________ the arm.
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abduct
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The pectoralis minor muscle is innervated by the __________.
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pectoral nerves
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The origins of the levator scapula are from the ___________ of four cervical vertebrae.
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transverse processes
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The pectoralis major muscle can be divided into groups of fibers superior, or __________, and inferior, or __________.
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clavicular; sternocostal
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The key actions of the pectoralis major muscle are __________.
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medial rotation and adduction
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The rhomboid minor muscle sits __________.
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superior to the rhomboid major
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The actions of the rhomboid major on the scapula do not include __________.
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lateral rotation
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The origin of the serratus anterior includes __________ ribs.
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eight
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The two heads of the biceps brachii combine to insert on the __________.
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radial tuberosity
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All fibers of the triceps brachii are innervated by the __________.
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radial nerve
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The deltoid muscle fibers are separated into __________.
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anterior, middle, and posterior
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The middle fibers of the deltoid muscle __________.
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abduct the arm
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The tensor fasciae latae stabilizes the hip joint and the __________ joint.
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knee
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Both the Psoas major muscle and iliacus muscle insert on the __________.
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lesser trochanter of the femur
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The origin of the rectus femoris is the ____________.
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anterior inferior iliac spine
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The rectus femoris muscle extends the leg at the __________.
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knee
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The origin of the Sartorius muscle is from the __________ spine.
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anterior superior iliac
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At the completion of supinator action, the palm is turned __________.
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anteriorly
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The origin that the vastus medialis muscle shares with the vastus lateralis is the __________.
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linea aspera of the femor
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The vastus intermedius __________ the leg at the knee.
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extends
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All fibers of the semimembranosus muscle converge to insert on the __________.
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posterior tibia
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The semimembranosus __________ the thigh at the hip and __________ the leg at the knee.
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extends; flexes
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The vastus lateralis is innervated by the __________.
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femoral nerve
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The majority of the fibers of the gluteus maximus insert onto the __________.
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ileotibial tract
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The gluteus maximus is the most powerful muscle during __________.
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extension
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The semitendinosus muscle lies ______________ to the semimembranosus muscle.
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posterior
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The semitendinosus muscle is innervated by the __________ nerve.
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tibial portion of the sciatic
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The origins of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle are the __________.
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lateral condyle and posterior surface of the femur
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The gastrocnemius muscle is innervated by the __________.
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tibial nerve
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The two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle converge to insert onto __________.
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the calcaneus
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The tibialis anterior muscle dorsiflexes the foot at the ankle and also assists in __________ of the foot.
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inversion
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The gluteus medius muscle is innervated by the __________.
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superior gluteal nerve
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Both heads of the biceps femoris muscle __________.
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flex the leg at the knee
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The long head of the biceps femoris muscle originates on the __________.
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ischial tuberosity
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The biceps femoris is located in the __________.
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posterior thigh
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The soleus muscle shares an insertion with the __________.
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gastrocnemius muscle
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The soleus muscle __________ the foot at the ankle and is innervated by the __________.
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flexes; tibial nerve
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Which of these muscles adducts the humerus?
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both pectoralis major and latissimus dorsi
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Which of these flexes the lower leg?
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All of these muscles flex the lower leg.
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Which of the following is the insertion of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
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temporal bone
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What is the insertion of biceps brachii?
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radial tuberosity
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The muscle that inserts on both the iliotibial tract and the gluteal tuberosity is the __________.
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gluteus maximus
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The knee is protected from lateral movement by the __________.
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iliotibial tract
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Which of these is not a member of the quadriceps group?
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biceps femoris
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The pectoralis major muscle inserts on the greater tubercle of the humerus. When it contracts, it produces
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flexion, medial rotation, and adduction.
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The spinous processes of the upper thoracic vertebrae are the origin of the
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rhomboid major and the trapezius.
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Reflection of the trapezius muscle exposes the
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rhomboid and levator scapulae muscles.
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Which of the following is the insertion of the pectoralis major?
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the greater tubercle of the humerus
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Which of the following describes the action of the serratus anterior?
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protracts the shoulder, abducts and medially rotates the scapula
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The infraspinatus has its insertion on the
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greater tubercle of the humerus.
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The muscle that inserts on the acromion and scapular spine is the
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trapezius.
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All of the following originate on the scapula, except the
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pectoralis major.
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The muscle that adducts and rotates the scapula laterally is the
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rhomboid.
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The powerful abductor muscle of the upper arm is the
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deltoid.
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Which of the following is not a muscle of the rotator cuff?
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subclavius
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The muscle that extends the arm while doing push-ups is the
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triceps.
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Which of the following is the insertion of the triceps brachialis?
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Which of the following is the insertion of the triceps brachialis?
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The band of collagen fibers that laterally braces the knee is the
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iliotibial tract.
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Which of these muscles is a member of the quadriceps group?
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All of the answers are correct.
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The muscle that inserts on the iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity of the femur is the
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gluteus maximus.
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Which of the following are members of the hamstring group?
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biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus
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The muscle that unlocks the knee joint is the
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popliteus.
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Which of the following muscles pulls on the iliotibial tract?
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gluteus maximus
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The only knee flexor that originates superior to the acetabulum is the
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sartorius.
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The inferior ramus of the pubis is the origin and the medial tibia is the insertion of the ________ muscle.
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gracilis
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The vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius muscles originate on the ________ of the femur.
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linea aspera
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A sesamoid bone occasionally found within the lateral head of the gastrocnemius is
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the fabella.
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An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the
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tibialis anterior.
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A muscle that dorsiflexes the foot is the
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tibialis anterior.
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Muscles of the rotator cuff include all of the following, except the
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rhomboid.
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The preferred site for intramuscular (IM) injections in infants that is part of the four muscles in the anterior thigh is the
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vastus lateralis.
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The quadriceps group includes all of the following, except the
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biceps femoris.
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Individuals who are engaged in repetitive hand movements such as typing or playing the piano may suffer wrist pain, especially during palmar flexion. All of the following are true concerning this condition, except that it
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never causes muscle weakness.
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Each of the following muscles acts to flex the leg, except the
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vastus lateralis.
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If you bruised your gluteus maximus, you would expect to experience discomfort when
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extending and laterally rotating the hip.
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Which of these contributes to the loss of muscle power and mass with age?
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All of these factors may contribute to age-related loss of muscle power and mass.
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Which of these changes concerning the muscular system of an elderly person is least likely?
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easier to stretch
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Muscular exercise affects the __________ system.
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All of these body systems are affected by exercise.
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Which organ system functions to rid the body of the heat generated by exercising muscles?
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All of these organ systems help to get rid of body heat generated by exercising muscles.
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Which organ system provides oxygen so that exercising muscle fibers can efficiently produce ATP?
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both respiratory and cardiovascular