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In order to stabilize the hyoid so that the larynx can be elevated in swallowing, the _____ muscle group is used.


A) pterygoid
B) infrahyoid
C) auricularis
D) suprahyoid
E) hyoglossus

F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

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The muscles responsible for extending the wrist and fingers are mostly found on the of the forearm

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The term "shin splints" is applied to


A) injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis posterior.
B) stress fractures of the fibula 2 to 5 cm distal to the knee.
C) inflammation of the gastrocnemius.
D) posterior compartment syndrome.
E) blood accumulation around the gastrocnemius.

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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The prime mover is


A) a muscle working in opposition to another muscle.
B) the end of the muscle where the action occurs.
C) the muscle that does most of the movement.
D) the stationary end of the muscle.
E) a group of muscles that work together to cause movement.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following is a part of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?


A) pectineus
B) sartorius
C) vastus lateralis
D) tensor fasciae latae
E) iliotibial tract

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Which muscle retracts, rotates, and fixes the scapula?


A) levator scapulae
B) serratus anterior
C) pectoralis minor
D) subclavius
E) rhomboideus major

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The arm is attached to the thorax by the


A) pectoralis major and teres major.
B) supraspinatus and latissimus dorsi.
C) pectoralis minor and pectoralis major.
D) latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major.
E) biceps brachii and triceps brachii.

F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

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The type of muscle that can contract with the greatest force is the


A) straight.
B) orbicular.
C) triangular.
D) rhomboidal.
E) pennate

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following represents a class I lever system?


A) crossing your legs
B) hyperextension of the head
C) standing on your tiptoes
D) flexion of the elbow to elevate the hand
E) lifting weight with your arm

F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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Muscles that elevate the jaw and close the mouth include the


A) stylohyoid and procerus.
B) temporalis and digastric.
C) sternothyroid and buccinator.
D) masseter and medial pterygoid.
E) zygomaticus and buccinator.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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  -What does  A  represent? A)  coracobrachialis B)  deltoid C)  pectoralis major D)  biceps brachii E)  serratus anterior -What does "A" represent?


A) coracobrachialis
B) deltoid
C) pectoralis major
D) biceps brachii
E) serratus anterior

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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  -The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball. What does  D  represent? A)  inferior oblique B)  lateral rectus C)  superior oblique D)  superior rectus E)  inferior rectus -The figure illustrates a lateral view of the right eyeball. What does "D" represent?


A) inferior oblique
B) lateral rectus
C) superior oblique
D) superior rectus
E) inferior rectus

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Which of the following is the longest muscle in the body?


A) quadriceps femoris
B) sartorius
C) biceps femoris
D) tensor fasciae latae
E) gracilis

F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

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Well developed mentalis muscles result in


A) a dimple in the chin.
B) crow's feet wrinkles.
C) a wonderful smile.
D) chubby cheeks.
E) creases in the cheeks.

F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Which abdominal wall muscle is the most superficial of the oblique muscles?


A) rectus abdominis
B) external abdominal oblique
C) internal abdominal oblique
D) transversus abdominis
E) quadratus lumborum

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which muscle everts and plantar flexes the foot?


A) tibialis anterior
B) soleus
C) extensor digitorum longus
D) extensor hallicus longus
E) fibularis brevis

F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

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A synergist is


A) a muscle working in opposition to another muscle.
B) the end of the muscle where the action occurs.
C) the muscle that does most of the movement.
D) the stationary end of the muscle.
E) a group of muscles that work together to cause movement.

F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

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  -What does  C  represent? A)  coracobrachialis B)  deltoid C)  pectoralis major D)  biceps brachii E)  serratus anterior -What does "C" represent?


A) coracobrachialis
B) deltoid
C) pectoralis major
D) biceps brachii
E) serratus anterior

F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

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  -Label muscle  A  on the diagram. A)  orbicularis oculi B)  temporalis C)  trapezius D)  sternocleidomastoid E)  masseter -Label muscle "A" on the diagram.


A) orbicularis oculi
B) temporalis
C) trapezius
D) sternocleidomastoid
E) masseter

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The pelvic diaphragm is formed by the


A) levator ani only.
B) deep transverse perineum muscle.
C) levator ani and coccygeus muscles.
D) sphincter urethrae and sphincter ani muscles.
E) coccygeus only.

F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

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