Question 1

Which muscle originates from the transverse process of the cervical vertebrae?&#10;A) longus capitis&#10;B) quadrates lumborum&#10;C) longus colli&#10;D) semispinalis thoracis

Accepted Answer

The longus capitis muscle originates from the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae C3 to C6.

Question 2

All of the following originate from the ischial ramus EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) external urethral sphincter&#10;B) coccygeus&#10;C) ischiocavernosus&#10;D) superficial transverse perineal

Accepted Answer

The external urethral sphincter, ischiocavernosus, and superficial transverse perineal muscles all originate from the ischial ramus, while the coccygeus originates from the ischial spine.

Question 3

All of the following are functions of the abdominal muscles EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) supporting the abdomen&#10;B) supporting the lower back&#10;C) moving the legs&#10;D) moving the arms

Accepted Answer

The abdominal muscles primarily function to support the abdomen, support the lower back, and assist in movements of the torso. They do not play a direct role in moving the arms, which is primarily the function of the shoulder and arm muscles.

Question 4

Which muscles originate on the superior surface of the pubis around the symphysis?&#10;A) internal oblique&#10;B) transverses abdominis&#10;C) rectus abdominis&#10;D) diaphragm

Accepted Answer

The rectus abdominis muscle originates on the superior surface of the pubis around the symphysis. The internal oblique and transverses abdominis muscles originate on the inguinal ligament and iliac crest, and the diaphragm originates on the inferior border of the ribcage.

Question 5

Which muscle elevates the ribs?&#10;A) transverses thoracis&#10;B) external intercostals&#10;C) transverses abdominis&#10;D) internal intercostals

Accepted Answer

The external intercostals are the muscles responsible for elevating the ribs during inhalation.

Question 6

Which muscle inserts on the superior border of the inferior rib?&#10;A) transverses thoracis&#10;B) external obliques&#10;C) external intercostals&#10;D) internal intercostals

Accepted Answer

The external intercostals insert on the superior border of the rib below, aiding in elevating the ribs during inspiration.

Question 7

Muscles of the vertebral column that insert of the skull include the word ________ in their names.&#10;A) cervicis&#10;B) thoracis&#10;C) capitis&#10;D) lumborum

Accepted Answer

The muscles of the vertebral column that insert on the skull include the word "capitis" in their names, such as the splenius capitis and the semispinalis capitis. "Cervicis" indicates attachment to the cervical vertebrae, "thoracis" to the thoracic vertebrae, and "lumborum" to the lumbar vertebrae.

Question 8

Which two muscles form the pelvic floor?&#10;A) coccygeus and pubococcygeus&#10;B) coccygeus and external anal sphincter&#10;C) coccygeus and external urethral sphincter&#10;D) coccygeus and levator ani

Accepted Answer

The pelvic floor is formed by the coccygeus and levator ani muscles.

Question 9

The following act to extend the vertebral column EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) spinalis thoracis&#10;B) spinalis cervicis&#10;C) longissimus thoracis&#10;D) interspinalis

Accepted Answer

The answer of The following act to extend the vertebral...

Question 10

Which of the following muscles change the size of the chest for breathing?&#10;A) transverses abdominis muscle&#10;B) external oblique muscles&#10;C) transverses thoracis muscle&#10;D) intercostal muscles

Accepted Answer

The intercostal muscles are the muscles located between the ribs that change the size of the chest for breathing. The transverses abdominis muscle and external oblique muscles are both involved in abdominal muscle contractions, but not breathing. The transverses thoracis muscle is a small muscle located in the thoracic region of the body, but it does not play a significant role in chest expansion for breathing.

Question 11

All of the following are intermediate back muscles EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) spinalis thoracis&#10;B) spinalis cervicis&#10;C) splenius capitis muscle&#10;D) erector spinae

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are intermediate back...

Question 12

Which muscle surrounds the anus?&#10;A) pubococcygeus&#10;B) levator ani iliococcygeus&#10;C) external urethral sphincter&#10;D) external anal sphincter

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which muscle surrounds the anus?&#10;A) pubococcygeus&#10;B) levator...

Question 13

Which of the following inserts onto the base of the occipital bone?&#10;A) spinalis cervicis&#10;B) longus capitis&#10;C) quadrates lumborum&#10;D) longus colli

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following inserts onto the...

Question 14

Which muscle extends the neck?&#10;A) spinal cervicis&#10;B) semispinalis cervicis&#10;C) spinalis thoracis&#10;D) longissimus thoracis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which muscle extends the neck?&#10;A) spinal cervicis&#10;B)...

Question 15

All of the following elevate the ribs EXCEPT ________.&#10;A) external intercostals&#10;B) internal intercostals&#10;C) scalene&#10;D) serratus posterior superior

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following elevate the ribs...

Question 16

Which muscle closes the anal opening?&#10;A) external urethral sphincter&#10;B) external anal sphincter&#10;C) coccygeus&#10;D) pubococcygeus

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which muscle closes the anal opening?&#10;A) external...

Question 17

Which of the following back muscles insert on the mastoid process, occipital bone, and the superior cervical vertebrae?&#10;A) longissimus capitis&#10;B) splenius&#10;C) spinalis thoracis&#10;D) spinalis cervicis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following back muscles insert...

Deck 19: Muscles of the Vertebral Column, Abdomen, and Pelvis