Anatomy & Physiology An Integrative Approach 3rd Edition By Michael McKinley -Test Bank

Chapter 11 Muscular System: Axial and Appendicular Muscles

1) Typically, the more movable attachment of axial muscles is the superior attachment. For muscles in the limbs, the more moveable attachment is the ________ attachment.

Answer: distal
Section: 11.01
Topic: Gross anatomy of skeletal muscle
Learning Objective: 11.01.01 Compare and contrast the superior (or proximal) and inferior (or distal) attachments of a skeletal muscle.
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
HAPS Topic: Module G08 Location & function of the major skeletal muscles.

2) For axial muscles, which is usually a muscle’s less movable attachment?
A) The superior attachment site
B) The inferior attachment site
C) The proximal attachment site
D) The distal attachment site

Answer: B
Section: 11.01
Topic: Gross anatomy of skeletal muscle
Learning Objective: 11.01.01 Compare and contrast the superior (or proximal) and inferior (or distal) attachments of a skeletal muscle.
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
HAPS Topic: Module G08 Location & function of the major skeletal muscles.

3) Muscles whose fascicles are arranged in a pattern that resembles a feather are referred to as ________ muscles.

Answer: pennate
Section: 11.01
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.01.02 Describe and differentiate between the organizational patterns in muscle fascicles.
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
HAPS Topic: Module G07 Nomenclature of skeletal muscles.

4) The rectus abdominis is classified as a convergent muscle.

Answer: FALSE
Section: 11.01
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.01.02 Describe and differentiate between the organizational patterns in muscle fascicles.
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
HAPS Topic: Module G07 Nomenclature of skeletal muscles.

5) A muscle whose action opposes that of the prime mover is known as a(n)
A) agonist.
B) antagonist.
C) synergist.
D) extensor.

Answer: B
Section: 11.01
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.01.03 Differentiate between agonists, antagonists, and synergists.
Bloom’s: 2. Understand
HAPS Topic: Module G09 Group actions of skeletal muscles.

6) Muscles that assist an agonist in performing a movement are known as synergists.

Answer: TRUE
Section: 11.01
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.01.03 Differentiate between agonists, antagonists, and synergists.
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
HAPS Topic: Module G09 Group actions of skeletal muscles.

7) For elbow flexion,
A) biceps brachii is the agonist and triceps brachii is the antagonist.
B) biceps brachii is the antagonist and triceps brachii is the agonist.
C) triceps brachii is the synergist and biceps brachii is the antagonist.
D) deltoid is the agonist and biceps brachii is the synergist.
E) biceps brachii is the synergist and triceps brachii is the agonist.

Answer: A
Section: 11.01
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.01.03 Differentiate between agonists, antagonists, and synergists.
Bloom’s: 3. Apply
HAPS Topic: Module G09 Group actions of skeletal muscles.

8) Some muscles are named according to the orientation of their fibers.

Answer: TRUE
Section: 11.02
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.02.04 List the seven aspects of muscles that may contribute to their names.
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
HAPS Topic: Module G07 Nomenclature of skeletal muscles.

9) Two features that are used in the naming of muscles are tissue color and fiber size.

Answer: FALSE
Section: 11.02
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.02.04 List the seven aspects of muscles that may contribute to their names.
Bloom’s: 2. Understand
HAPS Topic: Module G07 Nomenclature of skeletal muscles.

10) The word “biceps” in the name of a muscle refers to the fact that
A) the insertion of the muscle is split into two parts.
B) the muscle is shaped in two round sections, one after the other.
C) the muscle has two tendons of origin.
D) the muscle has two very different actions.

Answer: C
Section: 11.02
Topic: How skeletal muscles are named
Learning Objective: 11.02.05 Give examples of muscles whose names contain an indication of action, specific body region, attachments, orientation of muscle fibers, shape, size, and muscle heads.
Bloom’s: 2. Understand
HAPS Topic: Module G07 Nomenclature of skeletal muscles.