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Chapter 21 – Kinesiology Flashcards

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Which bone is in the wrist? (Les 1)
A. Navicular
B. Sphenoid
C. Cuneiform
D. Scaphoid

A

Scaphold

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Which muscle flexes the hip and extends the knee? (Les 8)
A. Rectus femoris
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Piriformis
D. Semitendinosus

A

Rectus femoris

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Which condition involves spasms of sternocleidomastoid? (Les 10)
A. Tinnitus
B. Tendonitis
C. Tetanus
D. Torticollis

A

Torticollis

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Which of the following regions contains an interosseous membrane? (Les 1)
A. Antebrachial
B. Femoral
C. Abdominal
D. Popliteal

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Antebrachial

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Which muscle is located directly inferior to the scapular spine? (Les 5)
A. Teres minor
B. Infraspinatus
C. Supraspinatus
D. Subscapularis

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Infraspinatus

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If there is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, which end of the clavicle is involved?
A. Medial
B. Superior
C. Lateral
D. Anterior

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Lateral

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Which muscle group resists knee flexion? (Les 8)
A. Quadriceps
B. Rotators
C. Hamstrings
D. Adductors

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Quadriceps

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Which leg muscle is responsible for dorsiflexion at the ankle joint? (Les 9)
A. Fibularis longus
B. Gastrocnemius
C. Tibialis anterior
D. Popliteus

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Tibialis anterior

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Muscles that can entrap the brachial plexus are: (Les 10)
A. pectoralis major and subscapularis.
B. pectoralis minor and serratus anterior.
C. scalenes and pectoralis major.
D. scalenes and pectoralis minor.

A

scalenes and pectoralis minor.

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Which muscle is in the hamstring group? (Les 8)
A. Rectus femoris
B. Biceps brachii
C. Sartorius
D. Biceps femoris

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Biceps femoris

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Which muscle is the prime mover of elbow extension? (Les 6)
A. Coracobrachialis
B. Triceps brachii
C. Biceps brachii
D. Brachioradialis

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Triceps brachii

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Which muscle is in the hamstring group and attaches to the fibula? (Les 8)
A. Semitendinosus
B. Biceps femoris
C. Semimembranosus
D. Rectus femoris

A

Biceps femoris

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Which muscles are most likely involved in temporomandibular dysfunction? (Les 10)
A. Scalenes, temporalis, and pterygoids
B. Masseter, pterygoids, and temporalis
C. Temporalis, buccinator, and masseter
D. Pterygoids, zygomaticus, and temporalis

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Masseter, pterygoids, and temporalis

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Which muscle inserts on the olecranon process? (Les 6)
A. Biceps brachii
B. Triceps brachii
C. Coracobrachialis
D. Brachioradialis

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Triceps brachii

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Which muscles are the rotator cuff group? (Les 5)
A. Infraspinatus, subscapularis, teres major, and subclavius
B. Teres minor, subscapularis, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus
C. Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, pectoralis minor, and subscapularis
D. Subclavius, infraspinatus, teres major, and supraspinatus

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Teres minor, subscapularis, supraspinatus, and infraspinatus

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Which muscle is an antagonist to the rhomboids? (Les 4)
A. Serratus anterior
B. Levator scapulae
C. Infraspinatus
D. Deltoid

A

Serratus anterior

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Which muscle is synergistic to biceps femoris? (Les 8)
A. Fibularis longus
B. Rectus femoris
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Soleus

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Gastrocnemius

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What muscle is synergistic to iliopsoas? (Les 8)
A. Piriformis
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Rectus femoris
D. Semitendinosus

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Rectus femoris

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Contraction of which muscle initiates knee flexion? (Les 8)
A. Biceps brachii
B. Popliteus
C. Rectus femoris
D. Pectineus

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Popliteus

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What are attachments of the sacrotuberous ligament? (Les 2)
A. Sciatic notch to the lesser trochanter
B. Sacrum to the ischial tuberosity
C. Ischial spine to the sacrum
D. Ischial spine to the greater trochanter

A

Sacrum to the ischial tuberosity

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Which vertebra is the atlas? (Les 3)
A. C1
B. C2
C. C3
D. C7

A

C1

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Which is the attachment of biceps femoris? (Les 8)
A. Tibial tuberosity
B. Medial epicondyle of the femur
C. Greater trochanter of the femur
D. Ischial tuberosity

A

Ischial tuberosity

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If a client has pain in the calf while standing on tip toes, which muscle is most likely involved? (Les 9)
A. Semitendinosus
B. Rectus femoris
C. Quadratus lumborum
D. Gastrocnemius

A

Gastrocnemius

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The mastoid process is located on which skull bone? (Les 3)
A. Temporal
B. Frontal
C. Sphenoid
D. Parietal

A

Temporal

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The coracoid process is located on which bone? (Les 3)
A. Radius
B. Clavicle
C. Scapula
D. Ulna

A

Scapula

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Which bone contains the deltoid tuberosity? (Les 1)
A. Scapula
B. Sternum
C. Ulna
D. Humerus

A

Humerus

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The acromion process is located on which bone? (Les 1)
A. Radius
B. Ulna
C. Sternum
D. Scapula

A

Scapula

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28
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Spasms in which muscle can lead to irritation of the sciatic nerve? (Les 8)
A. Obturator internus
B. Gluteus minimus
C. Piriformis
D. Pectineus

A

Piriformis

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If a client has difficulty actively flexing the elbow and abducting the shoulder, which muscles are most likely involved? (Les 5)
A. Supraspinatus and deltoid
B. Pectoralis major and sternocleidomastoid
C. Brachialis and deltoid
D. Triceps brachii and serratus anterior

A

Brachialis and deltoid

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30
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Which movement involves concentric contraction of triceps brachii? (Les 6)
A. Elbow flexion
B. Shoulder flexion
C. Elbow extension
D. Shoulder abduction

A

Elbow extension

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Which muscle would be involved in a rotator cuff injury? (Les 5)
A. Supraspinatus
B. Brachioradialis
C. Pectoralis minor
D. Levator scapulae

A

Supraspinatus

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32
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Which statement describes the pes anserinus? (Les 8)
A. Type of seizure disorder
B. Common insertion of three muscles on the medial proximal tibia
C. Nerve-involved conditions such as Bell palsy and multiple sclerosis
D. Type of muscle contracture

A

Common insertion of three muscles on the medial proximal tibia

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33
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Which muscles make up the pes anserinus? (Les 8)
A. Adductor longus, pectineus, and sartorius
B. Gracilis, semitendinosus, and sartorius
C. Brachialis, trapezius, and rhomboids
D. Gastrocnemius, soleus, and plantaris

A

Gracilis, semitendinosus, and sartorius

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34
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Which bony landmark is involved in tennis elbow? (Les 7)
A. Medial epicondyle of the humerus
B. Coronoid process of the ulna
C. Lateral epicondyle of the humerus
D. Olecranon process of the ulna

A

Lateral epicondyle of the humerus

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Which muscle would most likely be involved in adhesive capsulitis? (Les 5)
A. Rhomboids
B. Trapezius
C. Pectoralis major
D. Subscapularis

A

Subscapularis

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Which muscle concentrically contracts in elbow flexion? (Les 6)
A. Triceps brachii
B. Biceps brachii
C. Coracobrachialis
D. Anconeus

A

Biceps brachii

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Which muscle abducts and laterally rotates the hip? (Les 8)
A. Piriformis
B. Gracilis
C. Pectineus
D. Sartorius

A

Piriformis

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38
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A hypertonic iliopsoas muscle can create or exacerbate which condition? (Les 8)
A. Kyphosis
B. Osgood-Schlatter disease
C. Lordosis
D. Fibromyalgia syndrome

A

Lordosis

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Which muscles elevate the rib cage during inhalation? (Les 12)
A. Subscapularis and sternocleidomastoid
B. Diaphragm and pectoralis major
C. Internal intercostals
D. External intercostals

A

External intercostals

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Which joint connects the axial skeleton to the upper extremity? (Les 1)
A. Sternoclavicular
B. Scapulohumeral
C. Acromioclavicular
D. Glenohumeral

A

Sternoclavicular

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Which joint is between the skull and the first cervical vertebra? (Les 3)
A. Atlantoaxial
B. Temporoparietal
C. Intervertebral
D. Atlantooccipital

A

Atlantooccipital

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Q

What structure emerges from an intervertebral foramen? (Les 3)
A. Blood vessel
B. Spinal cord
C. Nerve root
D. Intervertebral disc

A

Nerve root

43
Q

What is another name for the zygomatic arch? (Les 3)
A. Chin
B. Cheekbone
C. Forehead
D. Jaw

44
Q

Which bones are located distal to the carpal bones? (Les 1)
A. Metacarpals
B. Ossicles
C. Metatarsals
D. Cuneiforms

A

Metacarpals

45
Q

Which bone moves during supination and pronation? (Les 1)
A. Humerus
B. Radius
C. Ulna
D. Clavicle

46
Q

From which bony landmark do the flexors of the wrist originate? (Les 7)
A. Lateral epicondyle
B. Radial tuberosity
C. Deltoid tuberosity
D. Medial epicondyle

A

Medial epicondyle

47
Q

Which joint allows supination and pronation of the forearm? (Les 1)
A. Ulnocarpal
B. Humeroulnar
C. Radioulnar
D. Radiocarpal

A

Radioulnar

48
Q

Which joint is the knee? (Les 2)
A. Talocrural
B. Acetabulofemoral
C. Tibiofibular
D. Tibiofemoral

A

Tibiofemoral

49
Q

What is the scientific name for the hip socket? (Les 2)
A. Glenoid
B. Acetabulum
C. Olecranon
D. Foramen

A

Acetabulum

50
Q

What is the name of the half-ringed fibrocartilage disk inside the knee joint? (Les 2)
A. Meniscus
B. Innominate
C. Pes anserinus
D. Os coxa

51
Q

What is the medial clavicular joint called? (Les 1)
A. Sternocostal joint
B. Costochondral joint
C. Sternoclavicular joint
D. Acromioclavicular joint

A

Sternoclavicular joint

52
Q

Which condition is exaggeration of the normal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine? (Les 3)
A. Scoliosis
B. Spondylosis
C. Kyphosis
D. Lordosis

53
Q

Which muscles are shortened when wearing high-heeled shoes? (Les 9)
A. Gastrocnemius and soleus
B. Tibialis anterior and posterior
C. Gastrocnemius and pectineus
D. Plantaris and supinator

A

Gastrocnemius and soleus

54
Q

When flexing the knee, what two muscle groups move closer together? (Les 9)
A. Calf and quadriceps
B. Adductors and hamstrings
C. Quadriceps and adductors
D. Hamstrings and calf

A

Hamstrings and calf

55
Q

The three types of joints of the pelvis are: (Les 2)
A. Pubic symphysis, acetabulofemoral, sacrotuberal
B. Acetabulofemoral, patellofemoral, tibiofemoral
C. Sacroiliac, pubic symphysis, acetabulofemoral
D. Sacroiliac, costochondral, tibiofibular

A

Sacroiliac, pubic symphysis, acetabulofemoral

56
Q

What are the three fused bones of the pelvis? (Les 2)
A. Pubis, ileum, sacrum
B. Ischium, pubis, temporal
C. Ilium, ischium, sacrum
D. Ilium, ischium, pubis

A

Ilium, ischium, pubis

57
Q

A client with an elevated right shoulder would most likely have chronic shortening in which muscles? (Les 4)
A. Upper trapezius and levator scapulae
B. Latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior
C. Middle trapezius and rhomboids
D. Serratus anterior and pectoralis minor

A

Upper trapezius and levator scapulae

58
Q

Which exercise would strengthen rectus abdominis? (Les 11)
A. Squats
B. Lunges
C. Push ups
D. Crunches

59
Q

Palpation of levator scapulae attachments includes the: (Les 4)
A. coracoid process.
B. superior angle of the scapula.
C. acromion process.
D. lateral border of the scapula.

A

superior angle of the scapula.

60
Q

Two actions of biceps femoris are: (Les 8)
A. hip flexion and knee extension.
B. shoulder extension and elbow flexion.
C. shoulder flexion and elbow extension.
D. hip extension and knee flexion.

A

hip extension and knee flexion.

61
Q

Where is the sphenoid bone located? (Les 3)
A. Foot
B. Skull
C. Hand
D. Wrist

62
Q

Where is the anconeus muscle located? (Les 6)
A. Hip
B. Shoulder
C. Knee
D. Elbow

63
Q

Which bone is part of the pelvis? (Les 2)
A. Sphenoid
B. Sacrum
C. Femur
D. Ileum

64
Q

Which muscle supinates the forearm? (Les 6)
A. Coracobrachialis
B. Biceps brachii
C. Triceps brachii
D. Teres major

A

Biceps brachii

65
Q

The bony landmarks located at the distal end of the tibia and fibula are the: (Les 2)
A. malleoli.
B. foramina.
C. epicondyles.
D. tuberosities.

66
Q

Which muscle is located on the posterior leg, crosses two joints, and plantarflexes the ankle and flexes the knee? (Les 9)
A. Soleus
B. Popliteus
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Iliopsoas

A

Gastrocnemius

67
Q

What is the distal attachment site of quadriceps femoris? (Les 8)
A. Ischial tuberosity
B. Anterior superior iliac spine
C. Tibial tuberosity
D. Anterior inferior iliac spine

A

Tibial tuberosity

68
Q

What is the most medial muscle of the erector spinae group? (Les 11)
A. Iliocostalis
B. Multifidus
C. Longissimus
D. Spinalis

69
Q

Which rotator cuff muscle is positioned on the anterior side of the scapula? (Les 5)
A. Teres major
B. Subscapularis
C. Infraspinatus
D. Supraspinatus

A

Subscapularis

70
Q

Which muscle needs to be strengthened to reduce an exaggerated anterior pelvic tilt? (Les 11)
A. Adductor longus
B. Rectus abdominis
C. Rectus femoris
D. Quadratus lumborum

A

Rectus abdominis

71
Q

Which shoulder actions would stretch pectoral major? (Les 5)
A. Adduction and medial rotation
B. Abduction and medial rotation
C. Adduction and lateral rotation
D. Abduction and lateral rotation

A

Abduction and lateral rotation

72
Q

Which bone is in the wrist? (Les 1)
A. Navicular
B. Sphenoid
C. Cuneiform
D. Scaphoid

73
Q

Which is the lateral forearm bone in anatomic position? (Les 1)
A. Ulna
B. Humerus
C. Radius
D. Pisiform

74
Q

Which muscle of the quadriceps group is biarticular? (Les 8)
A. Biceps femoris
B. Vastus lateralis
C. Rectus femoris
D. Vastus medialis

A

Rectus femoris

75
Q

Which muscle attaches to the coronoid process? (Les 10)
A. Coracobrachialis
B. Temporalis
C. Pectoralis minor
D. Biceps femoris

A

Temporalis

76
Q

Which joint is the ankle? (Les 2)
A. Talocrural
B. Acetabulofemoral
C. Tibiofibular
D. Tibiofemoral

A

Talocrural

77
Q

Which muscle is the strongest hip flexor? (Les 8)
A. Rectus femoris
B. Adductor longus
C. Sartorius
D. Iliopsoas

78
Q

What vertebral structure can be palpated at the midline of the back and neck? (Les 3)
A. Spinous process
B. Lamina
C. Transverse process
D. Body

A

Spinous process

79
Q

Which bone is in the axial skeleton? (Les 1)
A. Clavicle
B. Ilium
C. Humerus
D. Sacrum

80
Q

Which bone is in the appendicular skeleton? (Les 1)
A. Coccyx
B. Scapula
C. Sternum
D. Occiput

81
Q

Which joint is the shoulder? (Les 1)
A. Radiocarpal
B. Humeroulnar
C. Glenohumeral
D. Sternoclavicular

A

Glenohumeral

82
Q

Which process does sternocleidomastoid attach to? (Les 10)
A. Condylar
B. Styloid
C. Sternoid
D. Mastoid

83
Q

What muscle is antagonist to sternocleidomastoid? (Les 10)
A. Scalenus posterior
B. Splenius capitis
C. Soleus
D. Temporalis

A

Splenius capitis

84
Q

Which rotator cuff muscle does not originate within a fossa? (Les 4)
A. Supraspinatus
B. Teres minor
C. Infraspinatus
D. Subscapularis

A

Teres minor

85
Q

What muscle does not attach at the coracoid process? (Les 6)
A. Pectoralis major
B. Coracobrachialis
C. Pectoralis minor
D. Biceps brachii

A

Pectoralis major

86
Q

What muscle lies deep to biceps brachii? (Les 6)
A. Anconeus
B. Coracobrachialis
C. Brachialis
D. Pronator teres

A

Brachialis

87
Q

What is the insertion of biceps brachii? (Les 6)
A. Olecranon process
B. Ulnar tuberosity
C. Styloid process
D. Radial tuberosity

A

Radial tuberosity

88
Q

Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the humerus? (Les 5)
A. Supraspinatus
B. Teres minor
C. Infraspinatus
D. Subscapularis

A

Subscapularis

89
Q

Which muscle attaches at the medial border of the scapula? (Les 4)
A. Latissimus dorsi
B. Trapezius
C. Coracobrachialis
D. Serratus anterior

A

Serratus anterior

90
Q

Which landmark does quadratus lumborum attach to? (Les 11)
A. Iliac crest
B. Sciatic notch
C. Lesser trochanter
D. Ischial tuberosity

A

Iliac crest

91
Q

Which attachment site do deltoid and trapezius share? (Les 5)
A. Nuchal ligament
B. Acromion process
C. Medial border of the scapula
D. Coracoid process

A

Acromion process

92
Q

Which muscle is responsible for retraction of the scapula? (Les 4)
A. Pectoralis minor
B. Rhomboid major
C. Teres major
D. Serratus anterior

A

Rhomboid major

93
Q

Which muscle should a client with kyphosis be encouraged to stretch? (Les 5)
A. Deltoid
B. Rectus femoris
C. Pectoralis major
D. Infraspinatus

A

Pectoralis major

94
Q

Which muscle is synergistic to piriformis? (Les 8)
A. Gluteus maximus
B. Quadratus lumborum
C. Semitendinosus
D. Rectus femoris

A

Gluteus maximus

95
Q

Which structure is an attachment of iliopsoas? (Les 8)
A. Anterior sacrum
B. Pubic tubercle
C. Greater trochanter
D. Lesser trochanter

A

Lesser trochanter

96
Q

What is the name of the tendon of gastrocnemius and soleus? (Les 9)
A. Central
B. Calcaneal
C. Patellar
D. Bicipital

97
Q

Which structure is an attachment of piriformis? (Les 8)
A. Posterior superior iliac spine
B. Ischial ramus
C. Anterior superior iliac spine
D. Greater trochanter

A

Greater trochanter

98
Q

If a client complains of pain over the medial epicondyle of the humerus, it may be related to: (Les 7)
A. Golfer’s elbow.
B. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
C. Tennis elbow.
D. Thoracic outlet syndrome.

A

Golfer’s elbow.

99
Q

During elbow flexion, triceps brachii is the antagonist while brachialis is the: (Les 6)
A. Agonist
B. Origin
C. Synergist
D. Fixator

100
Q

During knee flexion, which muscle group is the antagonist? (Les 8)
A. Hamstrings
B. Rotators
C. Adductors
D. Quadriceps

A

Quadriceps

Practice questions for MBLEx (and Exit Exam) (30 decks)

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