Question 1

Which group of muscles flexes and rotates the neck?

Accepted Answer

A)   the scalenes
B)   the splenius
C)   the iliocostalis
D)   the spinalisE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Muscles that act as synergists seem to have valuable functions, especially in stabilizing joints. Briefly explain their function.

Accepted Answer

Synergists aid agonists by pro...

Question 3

The nurse is explaining Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. What factors may contribute to a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles?

Accepted Answer

Aging and ...

Question 4

Which of the following muscles is not a rotator cuff muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   supraspinatus
B)   teres minor
C)   subscapularis
D)   levator scapulaeE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

7) Tom has been told that he has an inguinal hernia. What is an inguinal hernia and what is its possible cause?

Accepted Answer

An inguinal hernia is an abnormal protru...

Question 6

Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the following:
-The is known as the boxer muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the...

Question 7

Paralysis of which of the following muscles would make an individual unable to flex the knee?

Accepted Answer

A)   brachioradialis
B)   gluteal muscles
C)   hamstring muscles
D)   soleusE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The abnormal protrusion of the small intestine through a weak point in the muscle of the abdominal wall is called a .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abnormal protrusion of the small intestine...

Question 9

Which type of lever is demonstrated by using scissors?

Accepted Answer

A)   a first- class lever
B)   a third- class lever
C)   a second- class lever
D)   a fourth- class leverE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

A young pregnant woman went to a childbirth class and the instructor informed them about strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. What are these muscles?

Accepted Answer

The levator ani and coccygeus ...

Question 11

Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the following:
-Second- class lever.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the...

Question 12

Which of the following muscles is involved in producing horizontal wrinkles in the forehead?

Accepted Answer

A)   the frontal belly of the epicranius
B)   the zygomaticus major
C)   the temporalis
D)   the medial pterygoidE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the orbicularis oris?

Accepted Answer

A)   It draws the eyebrows together.
B)   It closes, purses, and protrudes the lips.
C)   It closes the eye.
D)   It pulls the lower lip down and back.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A pair of tweezers is a good example of a second- class lever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these is not a way of classifying muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   the type of muscle fibers
B)   muscle shape
C)   muscle location
D)   the type of action they causeE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The names of muscles often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term levator mean?

Accepted Answer

A)   The muscle functions as a synergist.
B)   The muscle is a fixator and stabilizes a bone or joint.
C)   The muscle elevates
D)   The muscle flexes and rotates a region.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which muscles is (are)  contracted to exhale forcibly?

Accepted Answer

A)   internal intercostals and rectus abdominus
B)   rectus abdominis and diaphragm
C)   external intercostals and diaphragm
D)   diaphragm aloneE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Both first- and second- class levers operate at a mechanical disadvantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following muscles is not a member of the hamstrings group?

Accepted Answer

A)   semimembranosus
B)   biceps brachii
C)   semitendinosus
D)   vastus intermediusE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the following:
-Tibia-calcaneus joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the...

Exam 10: The Muscular System

Muscles that act as synergists seem to have valuable functions, especially in stabilizing joints. Briefly explain their function.

Correct AnswerverifiedSynergists aid agonists by pro...View AnswerShow Answer

Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the following: -Second- class lever.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following muscles is not a rotator cuff muscle?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the following: -Tibia-calcaneus joint.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which muscles is (are) contracted to exhale forcibly?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Paralysis of which of the following muscles would make an individual unable to flex the knee?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The abnormal protrusion of the small intestine through a weak point in the muscle of the abdominal wall is called a .

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A young pregnant woman went to a childbirth class and the instructor informed them about strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. What are these muscles?

Correct AnswerverifiedThe levator ani and coccygeus ...View AnswerShow Answer

Figure 10.1Using Figure 10.1, match the following: -The is known as the boxer muscle.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following muscles is involved in producing horizontal wrinkles in the forehead?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A pair of tweezers is a good example of a second- class lever.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The names of muscles often indicate the action of the muscle. What does the term levator mean?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following muscles is not a member of the hamstrings group?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The nurse is explaining Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. What factors may contribute to a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles?

Correct AnswerverifiedAging and ...View AnswerShow Answer

Which group of muscles flexes and rotates the neck?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following best describes the orbicularis oris?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

7) Tom has been told that he has an inguinal hernia. What is an inguinal hernia and what is its possible cause?

Correct AnswerverifiedAn inguinal hernia is an abnormal protru...View AnswerShow Answer

Which of these is not a way of classifying muscles?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Both first- and second- class levers operate at a mechanical disadvantage.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which type of lever is demonstrated by using scissors?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified
Synergists aid agonists by pro...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
The levator ani and coccygeus ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Aging and ...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
An inguinal hernia is an abnormal protru...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified