Test Questions Flashcards
Where are the external oblique muscles found?
At the waist
What is meant by the origin of a muscle?
The fixed end of a muscle
What is the action of the coracobrachialis?
To adduct and flex the arm
What is the action of the teres major?
To draw the arm backwards, adduct the arm and medially rotate the humerous
The symptoms of muscular dystrophy are characterised by…
Weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles
What is the action of the gluteus medius?
To abduct and medially rotate the femur
Which muscle flexes the elbow?
Brachialis
What is the action of the serratus anterior?
It protract and rotates the scapula
What is meant by the insertion of a muscle?
The attachment to bone at the moving end of a muscle
The flexor digitorum longus crosses the ankle joint. True or false?
True
What is the action of the erector spinae when both sides work together?
To extend the vertebral column
What is the definition of atrophy of muscle tissue?
A wasting away of bulk muscle
What is the action of the rhomboids?
To adduct and rotate the scapula downwards
What is the action of the splenius capitis?
To extend the neck
What is the action of the brachialis muscle?
To flex the elbow
Where are the pectoralis muscles?
In the chest
What is the action of the masseter?
To raise the lower jaw
Where would you find the serratus anterior?
On the side of the thorax
What is the action of biceps femoris?
To extend the hip and flex the knee
Where would you find the rectus femoris?
Anterior thigh
What is the action of the orbicularis oris?
Pucker the lips
What is the deepest muscle of the abdomen?
Transverse abdominus
Which muscles rotate the body at the waist, when the two sides work antagonistically?
Internal oblique
Where is the platysma?
In the front of the neck
What is the action of teres major?
To draw the arm backwards, adduct the arm and medially the humerus
Which muscle crosses the knee and hip?
Sartorius
Turning a limb to face upwards is known as…
Supination
Which muscle helps to bend the neck laterally?
Levator scapulae
What is the position of the flexor carpi radialis?
Anterior forearm
What is the structure of voluntary muscle?
Muscle tissue is bound in bundles and contained in a sheath
The agonist muscle is…
The moving muscle
Drawing the arm backwards is an action of the pectoralis major. True or false?
False
Which muscle flexes the hip?
Rectus femoris
What does the muscular system rely on the skeletal system for?
Leverage and movement
Which muscle creates the look of surprise and horror?
Occipitofrontalis
Where are the rhomboids positioned?
Between scapula and spine
Which muscle pushes the mandible out and opens the mouth?
Lateral pterygoid
What is the action of the sternocleidomastoid?
Flexes head
Which muscles laterally rotates the humerus?
Infraspinatus
Voluntary muscle is known as…
Skeletal muscle
What is the action of the frontalis?
Raises eyebrow and wrinkles forehead
Where is the ilio psoas positioned?
Crosses the hip joint
What is the action of the biceps?
Supinates forearm
Which muscle on the arm crosses the elbow joint?
Brachialis
A sudden twist or wrench of the joint ligaments is known as…
Sprain
What is the strongest muscle in the body?
Gluteus maximus
What is the structure of the tendon?
White fibrous connective tissue
Where is the risorius positioned?
Between the masseter and corner of the mouth
Where is the rectus abdominus positioned?
Abdominal wall
Which muscle flexes the wrist joint?
Flexor carpi radialis
What muscle extends the hip?
Biceps femoris
What is the composition of muscle?
75% water, 20% protein and 5% fats, minerals, salts and glycogen
Where is the superficial fascia found?
Beneath the skin
What is the action of the trapezius?
Draws scapula backwards
What is the position of the biceps?
Front of the upper arm
Which muscle is positioned on the lateral front of the lower leg
Tibialis anterior
What causes spasticity?
Inhibitory nerves in a muscle have been cut
The biceps femoris are muscles of the quadriceps. True or false?
False
Where is the coracobrachialis positioned?
Top of humerus
What is the deepest muscle of the abdomen?
Transverse abdominis
Which muscle raises the mandible?
Medial pterygoid
Which muscle covers the frontal and parietal bones?
Frontalis
Where is the Brachialis positioned?
Anterior aspect of the upper arm
How does the muscular system rely on the respiratory system?
Muscles receive oxygen from respiratory system
Which muscle extends the wrist joints?
Extensor carpi ulnaris
Which muscle is positioned on the inner thigh?
Gracilis
Muscles protect organs. True or false?
False
Lactic acid is caused by…
Lack of oxygen in the muscle
Pronation describes…
Turning a limb to face downwards
Which muscle pulls the lower lip straight down?
Depressor labii inferioris
Which muscle draws the shoulder forward?
Serratur anterior
What is the position of the pronator teres?
Anterior elbow
What is the action of the vastus medialis?
Extends knee
Heartbeat is an example of an involuntary action. True or false?
True
Inflammation of a muscle is known as…
Myositis
Which muscles flexes the elbow joint?
Brachioradialis
What is the structure of voluntary muscle?
Cylindrical cells which makes up fibres which have several nuclei and are surrounded by a sheath
Connecting muscle with deep fascia is a function of superficial fascia. True or false?
False
Which muscle aids mastication?
Masseter
Which muscle extends the hip?
Gluteus maximus
What is the position of the Brachioradialis
Lateral anterior forearm
What is the action of rectus femoris?
Extend knee
Which muscle everts the foot at the ankle joint?
Peroneus longus
What muscle flexes the knee?
Semitendinosus
Overheating is not a cause of a strain.
True or false?
True
Isometric contraction involves…
Muscle contraction with no movement
What is muscles main fuel?
Glucose
Which muscle moves the scalp backwards?
Occipitalis
Which muscle is positioned underneath the masseter?
Buccinator
Where is the transverse abdominus positioned?
Deep to the internal and external obliques
What is the action of the Peroneus longus?
Everts and plantarflexes foot
The vastus lateralis is not part of the hamstring. True or false?
True
Atrophy can be described as…
Undernourishment of a muscle
Smooth muscle is also known as…
Involuntary muscle
When a muscle contracts and moves it is known as…
Isotonic contraction
Rotating of the scapula is an action of the teres major. True or false?
False
Which muscles adducts the humerus?
Teres major
What is the action of the Brachialis?
Flexes elbow joint
Which muscle is positioned on the front of the thigh?
Rectus femoris
What is the action of the gastrocnemius?
Plantarflexes ankle
Sticking of tissues causes cramp. True or false?
False
The adductor medialis is not part of the adductor group. True or false?
True
Which muscle flexes the elbow?
Biceps
Which muscle rotates the femur laterally?
Ilio psoas
What is the structure of involuntary muscle?
Spindle shaped cells with no membrane and one nucleus
What is the position of the medial pterygoid?
Inner surface of mandible
Overstimulation of muscle fibres causes…
Muscle tension
What is the position of the sartorius?
Crosses the hip to medial side of knee
What muscle extends the knee?
Vastus intermedius
Which muscle is positioned on the posterior forearm?
Extensor carpi digitorum
What is the action of the Semitendinosus?
Extends hip
What muscle is positioned underneath soleus?
Flexor digitorum longus
Lack of normal tone or tension in muscle causes…
Atony
Where is the teres minor positioned?
Side of scapula
What muscle is positioned underneath the gastrocnemius?
Soleus
What is the main muscle responsible for walking?
Soleus
What is the action of the semimembranosus?
Flexes knee, extends hip
Which muscle is positioned on top of the scapula?
Supraspinatus
Where is the latissimus dorsi positioned?
Covers back
Which muscle flexes the vertebral column?
External oblique
Which muscle turns the lower lip outwards?
Mentalis
