Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the origin and insertion of a skeletal muscle during contraction?

Accepted Answer

The insertion moves toward the origin.

Question 2

A patient is unable to flex their elbow after an injury. Which muscle action is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Golden Rules of Skeletal Muscle Activity?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscles can both push and pull.

Question 4

Which movement is described as increasing the angle between two bones, such as straightening the knee?

Accepted Answer

Extension

Question 5

A muscle that crosses on the lateral side of a joint typically produces which movement?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 6

Which term describes the movement of turning the sole of the foot medially?

Accepted Answer

Inversion

Question 7

During a biceps curl, which muscle acts as the prime mover?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

Question 8

Which muscle role is responsible for stabilizing the origin of a prime mover during movement?

Accepted Answer

Fixator

Question 9

A muscle named 'flexor carpi radialis' is named based on which criteria?

Accepted Answer

Location and action

Question 10

Which of the following best describes circumduction?

Accepted Answer

Combination of flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction

Question 11

If a muscle crosses the anterior side of the elbow joint, what movement does it most likely produce?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 12

Which movement is demonstrated when you shake your head 'no'?

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Question 13

Which muscle arrangement is best suited for producing the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Parallel

Question 14

A patient presents with atrophy of the quadriceps muscle group. Which of the following is a likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty extending the knee

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a muscle named for its shape?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid

Question 16

Which movement is produced by the contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle?

Accepted Answer

Plantar flexion

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the action of a synergist muscle?

Accepted Answer

Assists the prime mover and reduces undesirable movements

Question 18

Which of the following is a special movement unique to the thumb?

Accepted Answer

Opposition

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why skeletal muscles must be exercised regularly?

Accepted Answer

To prevent muscle atrophy

Question 20

A muscle that crosses on the posterior side of the hip joint will most likely produce which movement?

Accepted Answer

Extension

Skeletal Muscle Movements, Roles, and Anatomy: ANP College Study Guide

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