<p>Name: ______</p><p>Date: ______Class: ______</p><p>Muscular System Review - ANSWERS</p><p>1. In a convergent muscle the muscle fibers are</p><p>A. Parallel to the long axis of the muscle</p><p>B. Based over a broad area, but all of the fibers come together at a common attachment site</p><p>C. Arranged to form a common angle with a tendon</p><p>D. Arranged concentrically around an opening</p><p>2. The movable attachment of muscle to bone or other connective tissue is referred to as the:</p><p>A. Origin</p><p>B. Insertion</p><p>C. Rotator</p><p>D. Joint</p><p>3. A muscle whose contraction is chiefly responsible for producing a particular movement is called:</p><p>A. A synergist</p><p>B. An antagonist</p><p>C. An originator</p><p>D. An agonist or primary mover</p><p>4. Muscles are classified as synergists when:</p><p>A. Muscles perform opposite tasks and are located on opposite sides of the limb</p><p>B. Muscles contract together and are coordinated in affecting a particular movement</p><p>C. A muscle is responsible for a particular movement D. The movement involves flexion and extension</p><p>5. The pectoralis major produces ______at the shoulder joint, and the latissimus dorsal muscles produces ______.</p><p>A. Abduction and adduction</p><p>B. Extension and flexion</p><p>C. Medial rotation and lateral rotation</p><p>D. Flexion and extension</p><p>6. The flexors that move the lower leg, commonly known as the hamstrings include:</p><p>A. Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis</p><p>B. Sartorius, rectus femoris, vastus medialis</p><p>C. Gastrocnemius, soleus</p><p>D. Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus</p><p>7. The extensors that move the lower leg, commonly known as the quadriceps include:</p><p>A. Gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis anterior, popliteal</p><p>B. Semimembranosus, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, sartorius</p><p>C. Rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius</p><p>D. Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, adductors, Sartorius</p><p>8. Major muscles that produce plantar flexion involved with movement of the lower leg are the:</p><p>A. Gastrocnemius, soleus, tibialis anterior</p><p>B. Tibialis anterior, calcaneal, popliteal</p><p>C. Sartorius, tibialis anterior, patellar</p><p>D. Biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus 9. The actions that the arm muscles produce that are not evident in the action of the leg muscles are:</p><p>A. Abduction and adduction</p><p>B. Flexion and extension</p><p>C. Pronation and supination</p><p>D. Rotation and adduction</p><p>10. Common actions of the muscles of the forearm and the upper leg involve:</p><p>A. Flexion and extension</p><p>B. Adduction and abduction</p><p>C. Rotation and supination</p><p>D. Pronation and supination</p><p>11. The muscles that are synergistic with the diaphragm during inspiration are the:</p><p>A. Sternocleidomastoid</p><p>B. Rectus abdominis</p><p>C. Pectoralis major</p><p>D. External intercostals</p><p>12. When playing an instrument such as a trumpet, the muscle used to purse the lips and blow forcefully is the:</p><p>A. Masseter</p><p>B. Buccinator</p><p>C. Zygomaticus</p><p>D. Platysma 13. The bicep muscles make a prominent bulge when:</p><p>A. Extending the forearm pronated</p><p>B. Flexing the forearm supinated</p><p>C. Extending the forearm supinated</p><p>D. Flexing the forearm pronated</p><p>14. Skeletal muscles in which the fascicles form a common angle with the tendon are ______muscles.</p><p>A. Parallel</p><p>B. Circular</p><p>C. Pennate</p><p>D. Convergent</p><p>15. The “kissing” muscle that purses the lips is the:</p><p>A. Zygomaticus</p><p>B. Orbicularis oris</p><p>C. Orbicularis oculi</p><p>D. Buccinators</p><p>16. The powerful abductor muscle of the upper arm is the:</p><p>A. Pectoralis major</p><p>B. Biceps</p><p>C. Deltoid</p><p>D. Triceps</p><p>17. The muscle that extends the arm while doing push-ups is the:</p><p>A. Deltoid B. Pectoralis major</p><p>C. Biceps</p><p>D. Triceps</p><p>18. An antagonist to the gastrocnemius is the:</p><p>A. Extensor digitorum longus</p><p>B. Soleus</p><p>C. Sartorius</p><p>D. Tibialis Anterior</p><p>19. A muscle that dorsiflexes the foot is the:</p><p>A. Tibialis anterior</p><p>B. Soleus</p><p>C. Gastrocnemius</p><p>D. Rectus femoris</p><p>20. In a ______muscle, the fascicles are concentrically arranged around an opening. </p><p>A. Convergent</p><p>B. Parallel</p><p>C. Pennate</p><p>D. Circular</p><p>21. A muscle that flexes the spinal column is the:</p><p>A. Rectus abdominis</p><p>B. Pectoralis major C. Latissimus dorsi</p><p>D. Erector spinae</p><p>22. Tom is having difficulty plantar flexing and everting his foot. Which muscle is most likely involved in this problem?</p><p>A. Tibialis anterior</p><p>B. Soleus</p><p>C. Achilles tendon</p><p>D. Sartorius</p><p>23. The action when a ballerina is on his/her toes:</p><p>A. Dorsiflexion</p><p>B. Plantar flexion</p><p>C. Inversion</p><p>D. Eversion</p><p>24. The action when you shrug your shoulders is:</p><p>A. Depression</p><p>B. Elevation</p><p>C. Flexion</p><p>D. Rotation</p><p>25. The action when you look both ways before you cross the road is:</p><p>A. Rotation</p><p>B. Elevation</p><p>C. Depression D. Extension</p>