General Concepts #4 – Muscular System (2009)

Question 1

Which of the following is the name for the structure surrounding each muscle fiber?

a) Epimysium
b) Perimysium
c) Endomysium
d) Fasicle
e) Fascia

Answer 1

c) Endomysium

Question 2

A muscle connection with a flat, fibrous tissue is called a(n):

a) Origin
b) Insertion
c) Reference reversal
d) Tendon
e) Aponerosis

Answer 2

e) Aponerosis

Question 3

What type of muscle contraction is taking place when muscle resistance is higher than
muscle tension, thus the muscle remains at the same length?
a) Reflexive contraction
b) Tonic contraction
c) Phasic contraction
d) Isometric contraction
e) Isotonic contraction

Answer 3

d) Isometric contraction

Question 4

The sternocleidomastoid muscle is an example of naming based on:

a) Action or Function
b) Body region
c) Attachments
d) Shape or size
e) Heads or tendons

Answer 4

c) Attachments

Question 5

All of the following are specific types of muscle fiber organizations EXCEPT:

a) Fusiform
b) Pennant
c) Quadrilateral
d) Rhomboid
e) Triangular

Answer 5

b) Pennant

Question 6

In muscle function, what opposes the prime mover?

a) Antagonist
b) Agonist
c) Fixator
d) Synergist
e) Opponent

Answer 6

a) Antagonist

Question 7

All of the following are types of deep fascia EXCEPT:

a) Retinacula
b) Fibrous sheath
c) Intermuscular septa
d) Neurovascular sheath
e) Fatty layer

Answer 7

e) Fatty layer