Question 1

Which of the following best describes a muscle with fascicles that are parallel to the long axis of the muscle?

Accepted Answer

A parallel muscle

Question 2

The biceps brachii, rectus abdominis, and supinator muscles all share which fascicle arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Parallel

Question 3

Which type of muscle fascicle arrangement is found in the pectoralis major muscle of the chest?

Accepted Answer

Convergent

Question 4

A muscle with fascicles that are concentrically arranged around an opening is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Circular

Question 5

In the context of levers in the human body, which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A bone acts as the lever and a joint acts as the fulcrum.

Question 6

Which class of lever is most common in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Third-class lever

Question 7

A lever system in which the fulcrum lies between the applied force and the load is known as:

Accepted Answer

First-class lever

Question 8

Which term describes a muscle that assists the prime mover in performing its action?

Accepted Answer

Synergist

Question 9

If a muscle is named 'transversus abdominis,' what does the term 'transversus' indicate about the muscle?

Accepted Answer

Its fibers run perpendicular to the midline.

Question 10

Where would you expect to find the temporoparietalis muscle based on its name?

Accepted Answer

On the lateral side of the skull, between the temporal and parietal bones

Question 11

Which muscle constricts the opening of the mouth and what is its fascicle arrangement?

Accepted Answer

Orbicularis oris; circular

Question 12

A patient is unable to elevate their scapula after an injury. Which muscle is most likely damaged?

Accepted Answer

Levator scapulae

Question 13

Which four muscles make up the rotator cuff?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

Question 14

Which three muscles make up the hamstrings?

Accepted Answer

Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus

Question 15

A muscle named 'flexor carpi ulnaris' would be expected to:

Accepted Answer

Flex the wrist on the ulnar side

Question 16

What is a hernia?

Accepted Answer

A protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it

Question 17

Which organ most commonly protrudes in an inguinal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Small intestine

Question 18

What is a hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

A protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity

Question 19

The acronym 'FAST' is used to recognize signs of a stroke. What does 'FAST' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Face, Arms, Speech, Time

Question 20

Which body cavities are separated by the diaphragm muscle?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic and abdominal cavities

Guided Study: Muscular System (ANP College Course)

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