Fall 2013 Test 2 old questions Flashcards
The force of flexion at the elbow varies by position of the hand during contraction. This variation is due to the location of insertion of:
Biceps brachii
The ___ head of the triceps brachii is always activated during elbow extension
Medial
Shrugging of the shoulders is and example of:
elevation of shoulder girdle
Corcobrachialis:
adducts the shoulder joint
Which of the following muscles does not help in flexion at the shoulder joint
Teres major
Lowering yourself from the bar during a chin up:
is flexion at the shoulder joint and has the biceps brachia as a prime mover
Which of these is not part of the scapula?
greater tuberosity
The lateral end of the clavicle articulates with the:
Accordion process
The latissimus doors would be best developed by
doing chin-ups
Which of these statements about the biceps brachia is incorrect
It is inserted on the coronoid process of the ulna
correct statements:
The tendon of the long head passes through the intertubecular groove of the humerus
The short head is attached to the coracoid process of the scapula
It has an origin directly above the gleaned cavity of the scapula
Which of these is the insertion of the triceps brachii?
Olecranon process
The action of the pectoralis major at the shoulder joint is
Adduction, flexion and medial rotation
The action of the Teres major at the shoulder joint is
extension
The action of the brachioradialis is
Flexion of the elbow
Impingement of the supraspinatus tendon occurs
due to weakness of the trees minor and infraspinatus
The pectorals minor
can cause depression of the shoulder girdle
The annular ligament
holds the head of the radius to the radial notch of the ulna
A prime mover for retraction or adduction of the shoulder girdle is
Rhomboids